The Comprehensive Plan of Action for Indochinese Refugees (CPA) has been praised for upholding ‘international solidarity’ and responding to what was the burgeoning refugee crisis of 1989.[1] It has also been criticised for its execution, with critics arguing that it is an example of international buck-passing and questionable compromises. Regardless, the CPA has since affirmed itself as a practical model that allowed policy makers to combine humanitarian principles of compassion with political pragmatism.
The case for increasing Australia’s humanitarian intake
The war in Ukraine has brought the global refugee crisis to the forefront of people’s minds. Join Daniel as he makes the case to increase Australia’s humanitarian intake.
