Separate and invisible : a carceral history of Australian islands
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01/01/2012
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Resumo |
This article examines the history of four islands used for incarceration in Australia: the ‘secondary punishment’ of convicts on Norfolk Island; the management and quarantine of indigenous people on Palm Island; the quarantine of all new migrants and visitors on Bruny Island; and the incarceration of enemy aliens on Rottnest Island. Incarceration has been used throughout Australia’s history as a method of social and political control, targeting categories of people perceived to pose a threat to the racial composition, social cohesion, or national security of the Australian community. By providing a space both separate and invisible to the community, Australia’s carceral islands served as a solution to a recurring problem for a young nation apprehensive about the composition, durability and security of its community. The human consequences of incarceration could be devastating. |
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eng |
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Southern Cross University |
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http://dro.deakin.edu.au/eserv/DU:30051113/nethery-separateandinvisible-2012.pdf |
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2012, Southern Cross University |
Palavras-Chave | #Incarceration #Australia #history #Bruny Island #Norfolk Island #Palm Island #Rottnest Island |
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Journal Article |