“The combined frameworks of legal norms, laws and regulations, policies and traditions as well as organizational structures (sub-national, national, regional and international) and the relevant processes that shape and regulate States’ approaches with regard to migration in all its forms, addressing rights and responsibilities and promoting international cooperation.” ( IOM Glossary on Migration, 2019). One definition of governance pertaining specifically to migration is: Although this page focuses on data that assess migration policies, it is important to note that data that inform policy making on migration are also limited.ĭifferent definitions of governance exist. Data on migration governance also mostly focus on certain regions or time periods. However, these data are limited because individual data sources, mostly migration policy indices, do not cover all policy aspects where migration is implicated. In SDG target 10.7., United Nations (UN) Member States commit to facilitate by 2030 the “orderly, safe, and responsible migration and mobility of people, including through implementation of planned and well-managed migration policies” ( UN, 2015).ĭata that assess migration policies are commonly based on experts’ evaluations of existing laws and regulations and provide insight into aspects of countries’ governance. This effort is also enshrined in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Graeme Watson is available for interview or comment, please contact or c9877 or 0402 549 811.The growing interest in comparative analyses of migration has led to a variety of attempts to assess and compare countries’ migration policies and governance, including immigration, emigration and integration. Keep up to date with the latest OUTinPerth news by subscribing to our Advertisers Mailing List. “Our readership is diverse in gender, sexuality, age and interests, we try to create content that has a little something for everybody.”ĭownload the publications 2015 Media Kit: OUTinPerth Media Kit 2015 “While the LGBTIQ community is a niche market, it’s also a diverse audience,” explained Graeme Watson. Over the last five years the online audience has grown by more than 270%. The site’s traffic has increased by over 36% in comparison to the January – November period of the previous year. Over 27,000 readers visited the magazine’s website in November. With an increasing number of people being open about their sexuality, and more people feeling comfortable to come out and a younger age, the magazine is experiencing a significant audience growth. “We’re also seeing people connect with our brand over a range of platforms whether it be our website, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, Google+ or Tumblr.” said Graeme Watson. With 10,000 copies of the magazine distributed each month, OUTinPerth has the largest single state circulation per issue of any LGBTIQ street press in Australia. “Over the last five years we’ve seen a significant growth in our online audience, without any decline in our print circulation.” Graeme Watson said that while many print publications had experienced a decline in readership, OUTinPerth was experiencing significant audience growth. The January edition will have a focus on weddings, while later in the year the publication will have an in-depth look into education, family, pets, fashion and housing – all from a distinctly queer perspective.
The magazine is also introducing a series of focus features. ‘Each month the theme gives our editorial team a creative starting point’, explained Editor Graeme Watson, “In 2014 we used song titles, next year I think these jump-off points will lead us in some exciting directions.” Focus Features The January issue will kick things off with it’s ‘Saints’ theme, before the team progresses through ‘Shutterbugs’, ‘Heroes’, ‘Warriors’, ‘Lovers’, ‘Hustlers’, ‘Muses’, ‘Crooners’, ‘Philosophers’, ‘Poets’, ‘Radicals’ and ‘Prophets’. In 2015 each issue of the magazine will take it’s inspiration from a different archetype. OUTinPerth magazine is pleased to announce our publication dates and themes for 2015.