Changing patterns of migration from Afghanistan with implications for Australia

Over the last quarter century, refugee and other forced migration has increased substantially not only in scale but also in complexity and diversity. These changes have meant that traditional approaches to management and solution of refugee situations and protection of refugees have become less appropriate. The present study investigates several dimensions of the changing situation with respect to refugees as a basis for developing relevant policy and program recommendations for providing protection for migrants, the solution of refugee problems and maximising the benefits of migration to origin and destination areas.