How did we lead to cruelty towards Asylum Seekers?
Over half the country was in shock last week when the Turnbull government announced a lifetime entry ban on Asylum Seekers and refugees from ever entering the country. Many people set to question the rationality and humanity behind the decision made. But with Australia’s previous history with Asylum seekers in places like Manus and Nauru, it’s evident that there has always been hostilities with Asylum seekers coming into Aust
To explain more exactly how these hostilities established was Professor Robert Manne, Chair in politics from La Trobe university.
Producer: Massilia Aili
