Boat arrivals have defined and divided 21st century Australia. This book outlines the Stop the Boats era from the 2013 to the 2022 federal elections. During this time, the dominant political view has been that to accept a single boat, family, or person, is to risk being overwhelmed by many others. It follows that government must do whatever it takes to command Australia’s borders and deter unauthorised arrivals; that is, Stop the Boats!
This book sets out the key political events and arguments for and against Australia’s assurance that anyone who comes without permission will never be...