<p>Australia has a long history of accepting refugees and asylum seekers.  But in recent years Australian governments have tightened laws, including producing videos sternly warning potential asylum seekers not to attempt to reach Australia.</p>

Australia has a long history of accepting refugees and asylum seekers. But in recent years Australian governments have tightened laws, including producing videos sternly warning potential asylum seekers not to attempt to reach Australia.

S03E02 Brynn O’Brien on the Privatisation of Asylum Facilities

In this ongoing series, activists, business executives, government officials, lawyers, academics, and other experts from around the world share topical and current stories of businesses impacting people in their everyday lives. Developed by the Institute for Human Rights and Business (IHRB), this series elevates the range of voices – governments, businesses, and civil society – in the discussion on how to make human rights part of everyday business.

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