Australia played a key role in shaping the agreement, serving as Vice-Chair of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body and representing the Western Pacific region.
The inquiry examined the health and economic responses; while it did not directly delve into the state responses, it did cover the federal-state interface.
The visits come amid debate about One Nation’s call for a “monocultural” Australia and what that would mean for communities maintaining their religious and cultural traditions.
Tribunal observed that migrants who borrow heavily to fund overseas education or employment were increasingly bringing similar protection claims before the tribunal.
