Australia’s approach to asylum seekers and refugees remains one of our nation’s most complex policy challenges. This category explores evidence-based research on humanitarian migration, examining both domestic and international policy frameworks. Our coverage includes analysis of detention policies, community integration programs, settlement services, and the economic and social impacts of refugee policies. We investigate successful models from around the world, while considering Australia’s unique geographic and demographic context. Through rigorous research and expert insights, we aim to contribute to a more informed and nuanced public discourse on refugee and asylum seeker policies.