Professor Erika Feller AO
Vice-Chancellor's Fellow and Professorial Fellow at the Melbourne School of Government, University of Melbourne; Former Assistant High Commissioner (Protection), United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
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Politics & Society
Rethinking Australia’s refugee policy
On World Refugee Day, Australia has an opportunity to re-evaluate its refugee policy and lead the modern world in sharing the burden and responsibility for refugees
Politics & Society
Podcast
A life on the frontline of refugee crises
A view from inside the UNHCR: what is the reality of life for refugees and how does Australia’s response measure up?
Arts & Culture
The art confronting a global crisis with reality and hope
EXIT puts the displacement of peoples, and Australia’s own refugee policies, into a daunting global context. But the installation’s ‘thunderous’ data on loss and climate is empowering.
Politics & Society
The war on boats: Let’s bring facts to national conversation
There is no comparable country that has taken such a draconian position as Australia has done
Politics & Society
Mass migration poses a challenge for democracy
The massive influx of refugees worldwide will be a significant litmus test of the strength and resilience of our democratic systems