For nearly 30 years, Western Australia peddled the lie that Aboriginal people had to apply under state law to become ‘Australian citizens’.
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Today’s immigrants — who mostly come from the Global South — face a system of ever more complex chutes and ladders when it comes to their status in Canada.
This case shows how national security is taking precedence over human rights concerns.
Lucian’s work provides insight into the second-century Roman world, which fostered multilingualism and multiculturalism.
Political debate has always been filled with heated words and deeply held emotions. But the level of civility in political discourse has reached a new low.
Every citizen has the right to vote. But various characteristics and legal requirements affect how likely any one person is to actually cast a ballot.
Permanent residents can vote in New Zealand. So why not here?
Most refugees rarely gain citizenship in host countries and the work that is available to them is informal, irregular and precarious.
What does it mean to be a settler of colour in Canada? Has the symbolism of the Canadian flag changed since the Ottawa convoy?
Rwandan authors have long been sidelined in debates about Rwanda and other conflict-affected societies.
Studies on Ukraine going as far back as the late 1990s and early 2000s showed that the country’s population was connecting less and less with Russia.
From sending arrivals to Rwanda to stripping citizenship without notice – it’s little wonder the government has had to fight to get this legislation passed.
The racism seen in the Ukraine refugee crisis reflects a long legacy of how the West defines who is human. We need a new definition that respects the dignity of all humans.
Ukraine’s history with the former Soviet Union and its current relationship with the European Union inform how refugees move across borders. While race plays a role, citizenship is also an important factor.
The benefits of sport for young people include not only health and enjoyment, but also an appreciation of many of the civic values and ethics that make our democracy work.
Corruption must be made a high-risk enterprise so that when offenders are caught, the laws will be enforced
Language tests for citizenship are increasingly common overseas. But they will not boost English skills among new Australians.
The failure to observe public health protocols during the pandemic requires attention and action. Revitalizing global citizenship education in schools should be part of addressing the problem.
Deep-seated disagreement is healthy for a democracy. But when people lose the ability to navigate those differences, they risk seeking anti-democratic unity of thought.
The trial of Italy’s former interior minister is a sign of hope in a country that is fast becoming more diverse and multicultural.
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Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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Senior Research Associate, Andrew & Renata Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law, UNSW Law School, UNSW
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Senior Lecturer, Sydney Law School, University of Sydney
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Vice-Chancellor and President, University of Canberra
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Senior Lecturer in Law, The Open University
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Professor of Law and Government, Durham University, Durham University
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Lecturer in Caribbean History & Politics, Institute of Historical Research, University of London, School of Advanced Study, University of London
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Associate Professor in Politics and International Relations, School of Social Sciences, Monash University
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Professor of Law, UNSW Law School, UNSW
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Vice-Chancellor and President, Australian Catholic University
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Senior Advisor ( Research and Communications), Australian Catholic University
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Professor of International Law and Director, Sydney Centre for International Law, University of Sydney
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