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In conversation: Alex Oliver on Australia's consular conundrum
In this video, the Lowy Institute's Alex Oliver discusses her new paper on Australia's 'consular conundrum' with Interpreter editor Sam Roggeveen.
Alex highlights the growth in demand for consular assistance (0:30), outlines what can be expected of consular staff (1:22), and discusses the growing expectations on Australian politicians to publicly intervene in consular cases (2:04). It concludes with Alex's recommendation on how Australia's consular services could be better funded, including the imposition of a small consular levy on new passports or airline tickets (3:30).
Featuring
Alex Oliver
Alex Oliver was Director of Research at the Lowy Institute between 2018 and 2021.
Sam Roggeveen
Sam Roggeveen is Program Director of the Lowy Institute’s International Security Program. He is the author of The Echidna Strategy: Australia's Search for Power and Peace (Opens in new window), published by La Trobe University Press in 2023.