Immigration, Citizenship and Insecurity

An Australian Story

Heli Askola (Monash University, Australia)

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Routledge
06 June 2025

Nationalism; International relations; Civil rights & citizenship; International law; Asylum law

Series: Routledge Studies in Nationalism and Ethnicity

Immigration, Citizenship and Insecurity: An Australian Story explores how Australia’s policies on migration and nationality have shaped citizenship and social inclusion.

The book examines the historical and contemporary intersections of citizenship, migration and insecurity, analysing key issues such as the prioritisation of economic utility in migration policy, cultural expectations placed on newcomers and the role of migrants in political debate. It critically assesses Australia’s responses to challenges such as demographic ageing, cultural diversity and erosion of political authority. The impact of emergency measures during the COVID-19 pandemic is also explored, revealing the fragility of citizenship protections in times of crisis.

This book is an essential resource for scholars, policy-makers and professionals in migration studies, political science and public policy, as well as anyone interested in the evolving dynamics of citizenship and migration in Australia and beyond.

By: Heli Askola (Monash University Australia)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781032551340
ISBN 10: 1032551348
Series: Routledge Studies in Nationalism and Ethnicity
Pages: 182
Publication Date: 06 June 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

1. Introduction 2. On citizenship, insecurity and Australia’s immigration story 3.Selfishly seeking skills and savings 4.Connections, conformity and correction 5. Popular panics and political passivity 6.Emergency, exception and exclusion from citizenship 7. Citizenship as insecurity?

Heli Askola is Associate Professor of Law at Monash University in Melbourne. She specialises in migration policy and citizenship and has also published widely on trafficking in human beings, violence against women, gender equality and international human rights.