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Mass migration and people displacement has caused strains on many nation’s political and social structures. At times this has caused unrest with the host nation’s citizens fearing economic disadvantage which in turn has led to heightened tension. Greece being a gateway into Europe is dealing with increasing number of refugees and migrants, putting pressure on the nation’s capacity to settle people into their homeland, whether it be for the long term or temporary. Australia on the other hand has traditionally employed a controlled migration but the increasing number of people who want to migrate here as either migrants or refugees has been a point of contention for some time. How does Australia and Greece deal with the influx of people – whether refugees or accepted migrants – in their society and manage the general populations sentiments towards them. Hear our experts discuss this current yet complicated matter as they share perspectives on both Australia and Greece’s handling of the situation.
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The Alfred Deakin Institute for Citizenship and Globalisation Policy Forums aim to provide a high-profile platform for the Institute to bring together policy makers, researchers and community members for informed debate on important emerging policy issues. They foster informed debate, engage the public and provide research-led input to policy formation at national, State and regional levels.
Please note this is an in-person event taking place at Deakin Downtown. We welcome you to join us at 5.30 pm for free refreshments prior to the forum commencing at 6:00 pm.