Widening the net or streamlining the process? Migrant health screening and securitisation in Australia and beyond

Abstract

This article critically examines the rise of forms of biometric health screening in relation to migrant bodies in Australia and beyond. It argues that whilst we should be cognisant of the opportunities presented by expedited health screening practices, we should also attend to the potential risks presented by the adoption of these practices. This includes concerns about stigma and privacy in an era of securitisation and information sharing across national borders.