About John Blount

A former career diplomat, John was Director for Refugees, Immigration & Asylum in the Department of Foreign Affairs from 1990 to 1993, when he was appointed a full-time Member of the Refugee Review Tribunal (RRT). He was Deputy Principal Member of the RRT when he retired in March 2006 and subsequently worked as an Independent Merit Reviewer for irregular maritime arrivals and he again served as a (part-time) Member of the RRT from 2012 to 2015.

Longest Way Home: An Insider Guide To Rome’s Hidden Treasures

December 5, 2017 by John Blount Leave a Comment

If you are in Rome for the first time, or for only a couple of days, you will inevitably end up with the crowds at the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, or St Peter’s Basilica. But if you know where to look, Rome's less well-known and less crowded attractions can offer a lot more. Where to go A district which has a lot to offer is the Trastevere across the Tiber from the heart of … [Read more...]

#BucketOpinion: Australia’s Approach To Asylum-Seekers & Refugees A Moral Disaster

February 10, 2016 by John Blount Leave a Comment

Australia's international legal obligations to refugees ustralia has international legal obligations in relation to refugees in accordance with the 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees (the Refugees Convention) and the 1967 Protocol Relating to the Status of Refugees (the Protocol). Australian legislation acknowledges our protection obligations towards … [Read more...]

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About John Blount

Longest Way Home: An Insider Guide To Rome’s Hidden Treasures

#BucketOpinion: Australia’s Approach To Asylum-Seekers & Refugees A Moral Disaster

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