Immigration, refugees and forced migration : law, policy and practice in Australia / Mary Crock, Laurie Berg.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Immigration law in context -- Immigration law and the growth of nationhood -- Defining powers: immigration control and the Australian Constitution -- The impact of international law -- The administration of migration law and policy -- Border control and common entry requirements -- Family reunion I, II. Spousal relationships. Immediate and other family -- Building a clever country: permanent labour migration -- The business of temporary labour migration -- Students, visitors and other temporary entrants -- The refugee and humanitarian program -- The definition of refugee -- The extent of Australia's protection obligations -- Unlawful status and visa cancellations -- The enforcement of decisions -- The deportation of permanent residents: character, conduct and criminality -- Immigration appeals -- merits review -- Judicial review of migration decisions -- Facing the future: immigration and global citizenship.