Australian discussion of asylum seekers is polarised between slogans of 'Stop the Boats' & 'Bring them here'. Both sides have good arguments - & both have their blind spots ... This book aims to bridge the troubled waters. Surveying a wide range of evidence, it presents new insights on how best to approach a major issue for Australia's future. Political refugees -- Australia. | Political refugees -- Legal status, laws, etc -- Australia. | Boat people -- Australia. | Refugees -- Australia. | Human rights advocacy -- Australia. | Human rights -- Moral and ethical aspects -- Australia. | Detention of persons -- Australia. | Asylum, Right of -- Australia -- Government policy. | Australia -- Emigration and immigration -- Social aspects. | Australia -- Government policy -- Emigration and immigration. | Australian