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
Read moreMANUS 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
Read moreRecordings 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
Read moreInformation Regarding Temporary (Humanitarian Concern) Visas (THCV) (786) and Humanitarian Stay (Temporary) Visa (HSTV) (449) There have been important changes to the visa process for asylum seekers. The Abbott Government has recently announced the use of Temporary Humanitarian Concern Visas (THCV), in an attempt to deny refugees their legal right to a permanent Protection
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