That Sinking Feeling

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Asylum Seekers and the Search for the Indonesian Solution: Quarterly Essay 53

By Paul Toohey

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That Sinking Feeling by Paul Toohey delves into the political and social dynamics of Australia's controversial refugee policies, exploring their impacts on both the nation and the individuals involved. Through detailed analysis and first-hand accounts, the book examines the human stories behind the headlines, focusing on the complexities and moral dilemmas faced in striking a balance between security and compassion. It offers a critical perspective on the nation's attempt to manage its borders amidst growing international scrutiny.
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That Sinking Feeling

In Quarterly Essay 53, Paul Toohey looks at one of Tony Abbott's signature promises: to stop the boats. Has his government succeeded? If so, at what cost? In Java, Toohey observes asylum seekers heading for Australia and reports on the Indonesian response.

In Quarterly Essay 53, Paul Toohey tells the dramatic stories of asylum seekers heading from Java to Australia, investigates people-smuggling and witnesses the aftermath of a sinking at sea.

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In the first Quarterly Essay of 2014, Paul Toohey searches for the solution our politicians have been unwilling or unable to find, and asks whether, amid the diplomatic turmoil, we've now missed our chance.

Tony Abbott promised to stop the boats. With the help of Kevin Rudd's 'PNG solution', he has. But at what cost? Visiting the Indonesian departure points, Toohey tells the dramatic stories of asylum seekers heading from Java to Australia, investigates people-smuggling and witnesses the aftermath of a sinking at sea.

He examines the individual policies and outcomes of the Howard, Rudd, Gillard and now Abbott governments. He also interrogates Australian attitudes to boat people, and what politicians have made of these.

This engaging, powerful essay provides the untold personal stories of those waiting to make the dangerous journey, and the long view of this fraught issue. That Sinking Feeling is an unflinching look at people at their worst and best - and most ruthless and most vulnerable - by one of Australia's finest reporters.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781863956468

Publisher: Black Inc.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 March 2014

Country: Australia

Imprint: Quarterly Essay

Edition: 53rd edition

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 167.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 194g

Pages: 120

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Education & Reference Non-Fiction Paul Toohey Penguin Books Politics & Current Affairs

About the Author

Paul Toohey is the author of God's Little Acre, Rocky Goes West and The Killer Within.