Regulating Refugee Protection Through Social Welfare: Law, Policy and Praxis

This book examines the use and abuse of social welfare as a means of border control for asylum seekers and refugees in Australia, offering a critical analysis of the regulation and deterrence of protection seekers through the denial or depletion of social welfare supports. It includes contributions from legal scholars, social scientists, behavioral scientists, and philosophers, as well as the critical insights and knowledge supplied by refugees. The book is organized in three parts, with Part One exploring a rights-based analysis of Australias hostile environment for protection seekers, Part Two uncovering and exploring the lived experiences and adverse impacts of social welfare restrictions, and Part Three offering distinct views on human rights advocacy movements and methods.

Format: Hardback
Length: 284 pages
Publication date: 15 July 2022
Publisher: Routledge

This comprehensive analysis delves into the intricate dynamics of social welfare as a tool employed by Australia to control asylum seekers and refugees, presenting a profound critique of the regulation and deterrence of protection seekers through the denial or depletion of social welfare supports. Drawing upon the expertise of legal scholars, social scientists, behavioral scientists, and philosophers, alongside the invaluable insights and experiences provided by refugees, the book is meticulously organized into three distinct parts, each preceded by a commentary that serves as an introduction, while also offering pertinent comparative perspectives from Europe.

Part One encompasses three chapters that delve into a rights-based examination of Australia's "hostile environment for protection seekers," a scathing critique of welfare policing of asylum seekers as a form of "necropolitics," and a unique philosophical perspective that underpins the scrutiny of Australia's policing of asylum seekers.

Part Two unfolds with five chapters, which shed light on the lived experiences and detrimental impacts of various social welfare restrictions imposed on refugee protection seekers. These chapters explore the harsh realities faced by individuals who are subjected to stringent conditions, including limitations on access to healthcare, housing, and financial assistance.

Part Three presents diverse viewpoints on human rights advocacy movements and strategies, while also exploring the potential for resistance and transformative change to the existing status quo. This concluding section offers valuable insights into the ongoing challenges and opportunities for advocating for the rights and well-being of asylum seekers and refugees in Australia and beyond.

This book is of immense interest to a global readership, encompassing individuals with a keen interest in human rights, immigration and refugee law, social welfare law/policy, social work, and public health. Its comprehensive approach and multidisciplinary perspective provide a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, practitioners, and advocates seeking to understand and address the complex issues surrounding the regulation and protection of asylum seekers and refugees.

Weight: 576g
Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367480417