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Daniel Ghezelbash

@danghez.bsky.social
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Professor and Director of the Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law, UNSW Sydney

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Jane McAdam @profjmcadam.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Register now for Mariam Veiszadeh’s Kaldor Centre Oration, ‘Advance Australia fair?’, canvassing her journey from child refugee to lawyer and human rights champion. What do belonging, multiculturalism and a ‘fair go’ look like in Australia today? www.eventbrite.com.au/e/mariam-vei...
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Mariam Veiszadeh: Advance Australia fair?
Her journey from child refugee to lawyer and human rights leader
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UNSW Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law @kaldorcentre.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
If you remember 'the Tampa affair' too well – or if you don't remember or really understand it – this @news.abc.net.au article is a great place to start, on this 25th anniversary of a rescue renowned around the world. @danghez.bsky.social @madelinegleeson.bsky.social www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08...
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25 years since the Tampa affair: How 'stop the boats' changed the world
In 2001, Australia was criticised on the world stage for its unprecedented hardline policy on asylum seekers. Now, nations around the world are following suit.
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UNSW Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law @kaldorcentre.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
‘Hear Me Out’ wins Most Innovative Website award: Developed by us, @njpjustice.bsky.social and Portable Australia, this AI tool bringing justice to the people wins in the Australian Web Awards 2025 👏 @danghez.bsky.social @georgenewhouse.bsky.social + all involved! www.unsw.edu.au/newsroom/new...
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‘Hear Me Out’: UNSW-developed AI tool bringing justice to the people honoured with award
A legal platform that UNSW’s Kaldor Centre created in partnership with the National Justice Project and Portable Australia has won Most Innovative Website at the 2025 Australian Web Awards.
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UNSW Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law @kaldorcentre.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
🛑 In Australia, tens of thousands of people are waiting for asylum decisions. New piece in @theconversation.com by @danghez.bsky.social, Mia Bridle and Keyvan Dorostkar outlines 5 ways to fix it: theconversation.com/5-ways-to-ta... #RefugeeLaw #AsylumSeekers #Fairness=Efficiency #AusPol
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5 ways to tackle Australia’s backlog of asylum cases
Overall, Australia needs a fundamental shift that recognises fairness contributes to, rather than detracts from efficiency.
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UNSW Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law @kaldorcentre.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Then try the tool yourself – it's Hear Me Out, produced with @njpjustice.bsky.social www.hearmeout.org.au
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Hear Me Out
Hear Me Out is an AI-powered platform designed to simplify the complaints process, providing users with tailored guidance and improving access to justice through clear, actionable steps.
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UNSW Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law @kaldorcentre.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
LISTEN: @danghez.bsky.social gives a quick explainer about a free new tool to help you navigate the 75+ complaints bodies in NSW, to right a wrong – be it a consumer complaint, discrimination, job issues& more. W/@jessmcguire.bsky.social – interview starts at 2.09 www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
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NSW Drive with Jess McGuire - ABC listen
From the beach to the bush, NSW Drive will bring you up to speed on the latest news and information you need to know.
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UNSW Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law @kaldorcentre.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
With clear principles and practical recommendations, the good folk at RACS set out what change they would like to see from the next parliament. Check it out. www.racs.org.au/advocacy/ele...
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Election 2025: RACS’s roadmap for refugee policy reform — RACS | Refugee Advice & Casework Service
Australia’s asylum regime remains cruel and unjust. It’s an understatement to say there’s room for improvement. The RACS Roadmap for Policy Reform was developed as a direct response to this need for c...
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UNSW Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law @kaldorcentre.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Are you a scholar with lived experience of displacement, working or studying in refugee/forced migration studies? Or are you an academic who would like to support such scholars through mentoring? Our 2025 Displaced Scholars Peer Mentoring Program is now open. Apply! www.unsw.edu.au/kaldor-centr...
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Displaced scholars peer mentoring program | Kaldor Centre - UNSW Sydney
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UNSW Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law @kaldorcentre.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Misinformation multiplies in election campaigns, particularly about migrants and refugees. If you're seeing it, our recent work with cognitive scientists aims to help you decide whether and how to respond – effectively. New downloadable resources are on our website: www.unsw.edu.au/kaldor-centr...
Decision tree: Should you respond, and how?How to debunk misinformation effectively
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Daniel Ghezelbash @danghez.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
📢 New article alert! 🚨 Our latest @KaldorCentre Data Lab research reveals how limiting procedural rights in asylum processing can backfire, leading to poor decisions, more appeals, and longer delays. @RefugeeSurvey academic.oup.com/rsq/article-...
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Fairness and Efficiency in the Review of Asylum Decisions: Data-Driven Insights and Lessons From Australia’s Failed Fast Track Process
Abstract. Attempts to enhance efficiency in asylum processing by limiting procedural rights have often backfired, leading to poor decision-making, increase
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UNSW Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law @kaldorcentre.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Counting down to this online event with @danghez.bsky.social and Saul Wodak
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Mary Anne Kenny @maryannekenny.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Great and informative work in the lead up to the election from @danghez.bsky.social, Saul Wodak and @kaldorcentre.bsky.social Misinformation on refugees and migrants is rife during elections. We found 6 ways it spreads – and how to stop it theconversation.com/misinformati....
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Misinformation on refugees and migrants is rife during elections. We found 6 ways it spreads – and how to stop it
Behavioural science explains why and how misinformation works. Understanding some of that science can empower all of us to stop its spread.
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Mixed Migration Centre @mixedmigration.org · 05/03/2025
Want to stop misinformation on migrants & refugees? Read this by @danghez.bsky.social  & Saul Wodak - they provide an action framework to understand how it spreads and how to counter it, based on research by @kaldorcentre.bsky.social  & @bitglobal.bsky.social 
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Misinformation on refugees and migrants is rife during elections. We found 6 ways it spreads – and how to stop it
Behavioural science explains why and how misinformation works. Understanding some of that science can empower all of us to stop its spread.
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Refugee Council of Australia @refugeecouncilau.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
What’s the best way to counter misinformation about refugees and migrants? And when is misinformation best ignored? A huge thank you to our sector colleagues from @kaldorcentre.bsky.social - @danghez.bsky.social and Saul Wodak - for this important piece. @aunz.theconversation.com
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Misinformation on refugees and migrants is rife during elections. We found 6 ways it spreads – and how to stop it
Behavioural science explains why and how misinformation works. Understanding some of that science can empower all of us to stop its spread.
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Robert Maxwell @robmax4.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
Misinformation on refugees and migrants is rife during elections. We found 6 ways it spreads – and how to stop it theconversation.com/misinformati...
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Misinformation on refugees and migrants is rife during elections. We found 6 ways it spreads – and how to stop it
Behavioural science explains why and how misinformation works. Understanding some of that science can empower all of us to stop its spread.
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Asylum Seekers Centre @ascsyd.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Timely and important research out today from @kaldorcentre.bsky.social on how to combat misinformation about refugees and migrants, which is rife during election periods. Be sure to give it a read: theconversation.com/misinformati...
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Misinformation on refugees and migrants is rife during elections. We found 6 ways it spreads – and how to stop it
Behavioural science explains why and how misinformation works. Understanding some of that science can empower all of us to stop its spread.
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The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · 03/03/2025
Behavioural science explains why and how misinformation works. Understanding some of that science can empower all of us to stop its spread.
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Misinformation on refugees and migrants is rife during elections. We found 6 ways it spreads – and how to stop it
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Dr Alex Wodak AM @alexwodak.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
Excellent response to misinformation about refugees and migrants! theconversation.com/misinformati...
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Misinformation on refugees and migrants is rife during elections. We found 6 ways it spreads – and how to stop it
Behavioural science explains why and how misinformation works. Understanding some of that science can empower all of us to stop its spread.
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Jane McAdam @profjmcadam.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Misinformation on refugees and migrants is rife during elections. We found 6 ways it spreads – and how to stop it. New report out today by @kaldorcentre.bsky.social and Behavioural Insights Team theconversation.com/misinformati...
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Misinformation on refugees and migrants is rife during elections. We found 6 ways it spreads – and how to stop it
Behavioural science explains why and how misinformation works. Understanding some of that science can empower all of us to stop its spread.
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Melissa Sweet @melissasweetdr.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
To turn the tide on misinformation, society needs systemic solutions eg media literacy education & regulatory reform of online platforms. As we approach the federal election, addressing misinformation about refugees & migrants is more crucial than ever theconversation.com/misinformati...
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Misinformation on refugees and migrants is rife during elections. We found 6 ways it spreads – and how to stop it
Behavioural science explains why and how misinformation works. Understanding some of that science can empower all of us to stop its spread.
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Lauren Martin @laurenmartinau.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
We’ve all seen misinformation distort public debate. The challenge isn’t just knowing the facts—it’s knowing how and when to intervene. Proud co-author w/ @kaldorcentre.bsky.social @danghez.bsky.social @francesvoon.bsky.social + fab BIT team on a guide to help you engage effectively 📣 bit.ly/4h9YEgJ
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Truth matters: How to combat misinformation about refugees
A practical new Kaldor Centre report helps you to understand how misinformation works – and what to do about it.
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Jana Favero @janamf.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
We know refugees will be scapegoats this election. Excellent research and practical tips from @kaldorcentre.bsky.social and @danghez.bsky.social Misinformation on refugees and migrants is rife during elections. We found 6 ways it spreads – and how to stop it. theconversation.com/misinformati...
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Misinformation on refugees and migrants is rife during elections. We found 6 ways it spreads – and how to stop it
Behavioural science explains why and how misinformation works. Understanding some of that science can empower all of us to stop its spread.
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Daniel Ghezelbash @danghez.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
Tired of seeing misinformation spread unchecked? You’re not alone. The @kaldorcentre.bsky.social's new report with BIT levaragess behavioural science to outline how we can challenge false claims and build more fact-based conversations about refugees and migrants theconversation.com/misinformati...
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Misinformation on refugees and migrants is rife during elections. We found 6 ways it spreads – and how to stop it
Behavioural science explains why and how misinformation works. Understanding some of that science can empower all of us to stop its spread.
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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
If you support #refugees' #humanrights, the Kaldor Centre's Director @danghez.bsky.social is on #BlueSky! He deserves a very warm welcome and lots of follows. 🦋 #auspol #auslaw #WelcomeRefugees
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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
If you support #refugees' #humanrights, UNSW @kaldorcentre.bsky.social is on #BlueSky! They do excellent work and deserve a very warm welcome and lots of follows. 🦋 #auspol #auslaw #WelcomeRefugees
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UNSW Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law @kaldorcentre.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
📺Did you miss our speed briefing on the ground-breaking new legal toolkit on climate and disaster displacement? No worries; watch on demand. W/@profjmcadam.bsky.social, Madeline Garlick @unhcr.org and Dr Tamara Wood #climate #disasters #dispalcement #law #protection www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtHH...
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Speed briefing - Practical toolkit on climate and disaster displacement
YouTube video by UNSW Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law
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Jane McAdam @profjmcadam.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
On paper, Africa is ahead of the world on climate-related migration, but it needs support to implement its progressive frameworks. Excellent piece by Tamara Wood & Aimee Noel Mbiyozo issafrica.org/iss-today/tu...
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Turning Africa’s legal advantages into benefits for climate refugees | ISS Africa
On paper, Africa is ahead of the world on climate-linked migration, but needs support to implement its progressive frameworks.
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Jane McAdam @profjmcadam.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
The Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law is now here! Welcome @kaldorcentre.bsky.social
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Thomas Gammeltoft-Hansen @tgammeltoft.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
🔥Full volume out now: 'What role for law in refugee studies? Towards a transdisciplinary agenda' - our special issue in J Refugee Studies (w/ the amazing @danghez.bsky.social and Helene Lambert) academic-oup-com.wwwproxy1.library.unsw.edu.au/jrs/issue/37/4 @mobileucph.bsky.social
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