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- 31 MAR 14
- 0
Media Release – Cuts to legal assistance for refugees another denial of justice
Cuts to legal assistance for refugees another denial of justice Today’s Federal Government announcement of drastic funding cuts to the Immigration Advice and Application Assistance Scheme are a further denial of justice for asylum seekers, and will leave many to navigate the legal process on their own. The Minister for Immigration, Scott Morrison, has confirmed
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- 06 MAR 14
- 2
Visa Freeze
This is a Guide only and is intended to provide general information. Users of this Guide are strongly encouraged to consult with a migration agent or lawyer before taking any course of action related to information, ideas or opinions expressed in this Guide. INFORMATION SHEET – FREEZE ON GRANTING PROTECTION VISAS UNTIL 30 JUNE 2014
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- Iva Tay
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- 18 FEB 14
- 1
Media Release – The ASRC calls for immediate evacuation of asylum seekers on Manus Island
MANUS ISLAND MUST BE IMMEDIATELY EVACUATED The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre calls for the immediate evacuation of Manus Island detention centre and the safety of asylum seekers to be secured Last night there was escalating violence at the Manus Island Detention Centre. One asylum seeker has died from head injuries; another person has been shot
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- Iva Tay
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- 18 FEB 14
- 30
BREAKING NEWS – Contact from asylum seekers on Manus Island as attacks occurred last night (17.02.14)
Recordings and draft transcript of phone messages received from asylum seekers at Manus Island Detention Centre Please note this is a draft transcript only. The source recordings should be relied upon for accuracy. WARNING: Please note that these recordings may be distressing for some listeners. They contain voices of asylum seekers at
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- Iva Tay
- Detention,
- Human Rights,
- In the news,
- News,
- Policy,
- Stories

Asylum Seeker Resource Centre blog

Media Release – Cuts to legal assistance for refugees another denial of justice

Visa Freeze

Media Release – The ASRC calls for immediate evacuation of asylum seekers on Manus Island

BREAKING NEWS – Contact from asylum seekers on Manus Island as attacks occurred last night (17.02.14)

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