Education is a human right, but for most asylum seekers in Australia, university is an impossible dream
- Written by: Melanie Baak, Senior Lecturer, UniSA Education Futures, University of South Australia
ShutterstockAfter August 2012, the Australian government introduced “deterrence policies” for asylum seekers who arrive here by boat. Part of this is keeping them on temporary visas and giving them almost no feasible pathway to permanent residency.
Many linger in detention centres, while others who may be in community detention still...