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In Pursuit of Knowledge

Episode 2: Strengthening multiculturalism in a time of conflict

In this Episode of In Pursuit of Knowledge we ask why multiculturalism in Australia appears to be under significant strain, and what can we do to repair it?

Politics & Society

Women on temporary visas remain vulnerable to domestic and family violence

While the government is committed to urgently responding to the scale of men’s violence against women, there remains inaction on reforming our systems

Politics & Society

Eradicating modern slavery in Australia

Alongside its review of the ‘Modern Slavery Act’, the Government must also address the risks of forced labour that are inherent in our visa system

Politics & Society

Changing the narrative on refugees

Governments and the media must stop spreading harmful narratives and negative stereotypes about those seeking refugee protection

Health & Medicine

Listening to those held in immigration detention

Refugees formerly detained on Nauru tell researchers about being dehumanised and feeling irreparably damaged

Politics & Society

Australia needs to embrace ‘Asianness’ as part of ‘Australianness’

COVID-19 has seen a surge of anti-Asian racism in Australia, but Australians need to update their national identity in line with the changing reality

Arts & Culture

Speaking truth from below

A new exhibition highlights the stories and experiences of whistleblowers who have spoken out and suffered for doing so

Business & Economics

Are you OK Australia?

Australians report high levels of life satisfaction but there are gaps – Indigenous Australians, immigrants and the unemployed fare worse. And a warning on COVID-19 fallout, social ties are important

Politics & Society

Party promises and immigration policies

While Brexit looms over the UK’s general election, the main party’s manifestos tell us that this election is likely to be a turning point for immigration policy

Politics & Society

Why immigration wasn’t an issue in Canada’s election

Bipartisanship on immigration in Canada reflects explicit support for multiculturalism when in Australia it is more a reflection of unease