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SUMMARY:The Immigration Debate: Myths\, Facts and Ethics
LOCATION:Keg & Brew Hotel
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  people going\n\nImmigration is one of the most emotionally charged issues
  in global politics today. No other issue generates as much heat\, fear\, 
 or political division. But how much of what we hear about immigration is t
 rue? What are its actual effects on jobs\, housing\, public services\, inn
 ovation and social cohesion? Has global migration actually been increasing
  — and do border restrictions even work? And even if we could agree on the
  facts\, what ethical principles should guide our thinking? Do people have
  a right to seek a better life across borders? What do wealthy nations owe
  to those displaced by poverty\, conflict\, or climate change? How should 
 we balance compassion\, fairness\, freedom and national self-determination
 ? Join us for a thoughtful discussion as we explore one of the most import
 ant and controversial global questions of our time.\n\nBook: How Migration
  Really Works – A Factful Guide to the Most Divisive Issue in Politics (20
 23) by Hein de Haas\n\nCompanion Reading: The Ethics of Migration - An Int
 roductory Guide v3 (prepared for this meetup)\n\nEssential Ideas at a Glan
 ce: Infographics\, Tables and Summaries on Migration Myths (prepared for t
 his meetup)\n\nFor this month’s meetup we have two principal readings that
  approach migration from complementary angles: one examines the myths and 
 realities of migration across the world\, while the other explores its eth
 ical dimensions.\n\nIn How Migration Really Works\, Dutch migration schola
 r Hein de Haas argues that much of the public debate is driven by myths an
 d misunderstandings. Although Australia receives some attention\, this is 
 not a book specifically about the Australian migration debate\; it is a wi
 de-ranging account grounded in decades of international research. De Haas 
 explores questions such as whether migration is increasing\, whether immig
 ration lowers wages\, whether immigration fixes the problem of an ageing p
 opulation\, and whether governments can effectively control migration flow
 s. The result is a nuanced and evidence-based account of migration.\n\nThe
  accompanying guide to the ethics of immigration examines the deeper quest
 ions that facts alone cannot answer. Even if we agree on the evidence\, wh
 at should immigration policy aim to achieve? The guide introduces the majo
 r ethical perspectives and arguments from across the political spectrum\, 
 providing a framework for thoughtful and informed discussion.\n\nAs always
 \, we strongly encourage you to do the reading before you attend. This wil
 l enrich both your experience and our collective discussion. We’ve also in
 cluded some further resources below\, including articles on Australian mig
 ration\, that you may find useful.\n\nSo join us for a drink (and optional
  meal) at 6:30pm on Monday\, 3rd August\, on the 2nd floor of the Keg & Br
 ew Hotel in Surrey Hills (i.e. up two flights of stairs). The venue is con
 veniently located near Central Station and the Light Rail.\n\nWe look forw
 ard to seeing you there!\n\nP.S. Please adjust your RSVP if you have indic
 ated that you will come but are no longer able to do so. This is courteous
  to others if there is a waitlist.\n\n------------------------------------
 -------------------------------------------\nThese are just optional links
  to consider to supplement the reading of the book and document. Feel free
  to pass on other useful links in the discussion section.\n\nVideos\n\nTwo
  presentations by Hein de Haas on his book:\nHow Migration Really Works (1
 hr)\nHow Migration Really Works (45mins)\nA collection of short videos by 
 de Haas:\nMigration 101\nHarvard’s Michael Sandel convenes a debate on the
  ethics of national borders with the help of the BBC and a group of partic
 ipants from over 30 countries:\nThe Global Philosopher - Should Borders Ma
 tter?\nDebating Open Borders: Carl vs Caplan (2023) Noah Carl and Bryan Ca
 plan debate the merits of open borders:\nSpotify - Open Borders Debate\nAp
 ple - Open Borders Debate\n\nWritten\n\nEssential Ideas at a Glance: Infog
 raphics\, Tables and Summaries on Migration Myths (prepared for this meetu
 p)\nFive recent articles on Australian immigration in The Conversation:\n5
  Common Myths of Australia's Migration System\nMigration is dropping\, but
  public concern is climbing. Why?\nAustralia’s migration system lacks some
 thing crucial: a plan\nAustralia was built on migration\, but it’s long be
 en a love‑hate relationship\nWhat is migration for? National needs vs basi
 c human desire\nHein de Haas's substack articles:\nHans de Haas’s substack
 \nImmigration Ethics - An Overview (in 999 words!):\nImmigration Ethics Su
 mmary\nEncyclopedia Entries:\nStanford - Arguments for Open and Closed Bor
 ders\nWikipedia – Opposition to Migration Arguments\nReviews of How Migrat
 ion Really Works:\nHow Migration Really Works - Review
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