The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre condemns the Australian Government’s actions to freeze the processing of protection applications and repeal complementary protection. Following the successful disallowance motion blocking TPVs, the Coalition government has launched an unprecedented attack on the rights of asylum seekers. Media Release – Retaliation for disallowance of TPVs a disgrace
Read moreSpeaking points for when you meet with your MP to discuss asylum seeker policy, asking them to commit to protecting the rights of asylum seekers. Open letter to elected representatives
Read moreAustralia’s new Prime Minister Tony Abbott will be claiming a lot of mandates during the coming term of Federal Government. Some, including his determination to repeal the carbon tax, are likely to meet formal opposition within the Parliament. Other parts of his “Real Solutions” policy platform, however, can expect far easier passage through both the
Read moreThe man who took his life last night in Villawood was a refugee waiting for a security check. He had been through the rigorous Australian refugee process and found to be a refugee to whom Australia owed protection. Rest in peace Shooty – your death will not be in vain. Why was he still in
Read moreThe controversial events surrounding the Tampa 10 years ago today gave many Australians a reason to help asylum seekers build a new life. ON AUGUST 26, 2001 the Norwegian freighter Tampa, en route to Singapore from Fremantle, responded to a May-Day call issued by Australia’s Rescue Coordination Centre. Changing course, the freighter made its way
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