Australia’s refugee policy has long been a subject of international debate. Despite facing criticism from human rights organizations and the United Nations for contravening international law, Australia’s stringent approach continues to influence other nations’ immigration strategies.

Ilse van Liempt highlights in the NRC article how these policies, including offshore detention centers and strict border controls, have shaped global asylum practices despite their clear conflict with human rights standards. She emphasizes the dangerous precedent such policies set, warning of a growing trend where deterrence overshadows humanitarian obligations. She also added that there is one thing European countries can learn from Australia and that is the large number of legal resettled refugees they take.

For a critical look at how Australia’s refugee policy impacts global immigration trends and the ongoing discourse on human rights, read the full article.