Congratulations to Professor Michelle Foster, the new Dean of Melbourne Law School! What a wonderful choice - an intelligent, thoughtful and sensible leader with whom I have had the privilege of working for many years unimelb.edu.au/newsroom/news/…

Great work from Ahmed Elbasyouny and Tamara Wood - major contribution to on how most refugees in Africa come to be recognised ... the @refmig project continues to generate new research and ideas Centre for Fundamental Rights - Hertie School UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency RefugeeStudiesCentre Refugee Law Initiative

The treatment (or mistreatment) of refugees fleeing to Australia has been the wellspring of Australian politics for almost a quarter of a century. On today's episode, Abul Rizvi on how we screen refugees and why Peter Dutton’s ban makes no sense. trib.al/uI7QYJd

‘Australia has always found a way to bring in people suffering in conflict zones – when it wants to. There are well-established procedures that have worked effectively for decades between the immigration authorities and ASIO to make it happen safely’, says Peter Hughes

My latest piece with Regina Jefferies - Australia needs a clear, equitable framework for humanitarian emergencies that would enable the government to provide a streamlined, predictable and effective response to assist people facing extreme danger - johnmenadue.com/dutton-gaza-an…

📢Mark your calendars! The inaugural Kaldor Centre Oration is just around the corner. 🌟 Register now to secure a spot 👇👇👇

On Sep 10, 🇦🇺 members of International Law Association (ILA)'s Committee on Intl Law and Sea Level Rise will reflect on its work across intl law on sea-level rise. Speakers: Profs Rosemary Rayfuse, Donald Rothwell, Clive Schofield, Jane McAdam; Chair: Dr Callista Harris. RSVP eventbrite.com.au/e/internationa…

Safe and legal pathways for refugees to France. Now available in English. This report underlines the diversification of legal pathway programmes in France. But the potential is still weak due to a series of legal, political and financial obstacles 👉synergies-migrations.org/SynergiesMigra…

The Falepili Union between Tuvalu and Australia enters into force: "A Pacific response to the greatest global challenges" lowyinstitute.org/the-interprete…

Pacific Islanders have found their region, previously undervalued by larger powers, now a focal point for strategic competition. A new The Lowy Institute Data Snapshot explores the drivers, battle grounds and consequences of geopolitical rivalry in the region interactives.lowyinstitute.org/features/great…

The Peter McMullin Centre on Statelessness Peter McMullin Centre on Statelessness at Melbourne Law School is seeking a visionary leader for the role of Director - applications close 15 Sept jobs.unimelb.edu.au/en/job/918161/…

The Pacific Engagement Visa ballot: a stand-out success with two exceptions, writes Stephen Howes. These figures are particularly interesting to consider in the context of climate change and disasters devpolicy.org/the-pev-ballot…

'This is why I am here at the Kaldor Centre: to help shape a future where asylum seekers and refugees can experience the safety and opportunities that I have been lucky enough to enjoy.' Don't miss the full message from our new director Daniel Ghezelbash: bit.ly/3AKzGoz

Congratulations Sherine Al Shallah | شيرين الشلاح! We’re so happy to have you UNSW Kaldor Centre.

Extremely grateful for the European Research Council (ERC) StG award for my new research line on enforcing EU #migration law. Motivated to work alongside a team (watch that space!) Law in Maastricht Maastricht University & to collaborate widely. MCEL Globalization and Law Network Odysseus Network Refugee Law Initiative

Fantastic opportunities available at the Migrant Justice Initiative - a Graduate Fellowship and a Research Assistant role Migrant Justice Institute migrantjustice.org/join-our-team

📣 Recruiting!: Leadership positions (x2) 📣 🗓 Deadlines: October 8th & 15th 🌍 Global recruitment (eligible for visa sponsorship) 🇬🇧 Oxford-based, integrated into network of hubs 👟 Envisaged start dates: February 2025 Apply to join our Academic & Operations teams in Oxford!

Great to see this special issue of Refugee Survey Quarterly out now on 'Rewriting Refugee Law: Centring Refugee Knowledges and Lived Experience', with a number of articles currently free to read academic.oup.com/rsq/issue/43/2

Why Regina Jefferies and I are calling for a new emergency visa to protect people in humanitarian crises - see our new UNSW Kaldor Centre Policy Brief, out today unsw.edu.au/news/2024/09/k…

Read Farid Y. Farid's interview with Jane McAdam, Australia should streamline humanitarian visas: experts via Australian Associated Press (AAP) aapnews.com.au/a/VkrwvtxoX