Fault-lines in temporary migration schemes: the case of Australia and the legacies of settler-colonial mentalities in the exploitation of temporary non-citizens

Claudia Tazreiter, Andrew Burridge

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    Abstract

    We evaluate the complexity of temporary migration schemes in contrast to the longstanding approach to immigration as a key aspect of nation-building in settler societies. Until the early 1990s, predominantly one-way, permanent immigration schemes were preferred in settler societies such as Australia. In an increasingly fluid global context, temporary migrants are more susceptible to forms of abuse and exploitation in a host society, with fewer forms of redress due to their status as non-citizens and non-permanent residents. Taking a specific focus upon Australia, we contextualize the experiences of temporary migrants both prior to and under the conditions of COVID-19. Our key argument is that temporary migration schemes are organised and structured not only to favour states, as well as employers and businesses, but that the stripping back of rights to those who enter these schemes is a deliberative aspect of the state approach.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)85-92
    Number of pages8
    JournalInternational Migration
    Volume60
    Issue number4
    Early online date19 May 2022
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Aug 2022

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