Voters have rejected a politics of fear and division this election. The 48th Parliament will be one of the most progressive Parliaments elected and there is an opportunity to reset how people seeking asylum are treated with a focus on fairness, safety and freedom. Attempts by the Coalition and right wing groups to fearmonger and
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The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) is disappointed by today’s High Court decision in the case of CZA19 and DBD24. The Court held that detaining people seeking asylum while their visa applications are pending is lawful in some instances, even when there is no real prospect of their removal in the foreseeable future. The ASRC’s
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In its final budget before the Federal Election, the Albanese Government has failed to deliver fairness, compassion or lasting solutions for refugees and people seeking asylum. What was announced in Canberra tonight blatantly fails to address the unprecedented demand charities like the ASRC are facing. Every week, thousands of people seeking asylum are turning to
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The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) is calling on the Albanese Government to use tonight’s Federal Budget to deliver on its promises of fairness, compassion and lasting protection for refugees and people seeking asylum. This is Labor’s final chance before the Federal Election to demonstrate leadership by ensuring people seeking asylum have access to basic
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The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) strongly opposes the Australian Government’s decision yesterday to deport members of the NZYQ cohort to Nauru. This move sets a dangerous precedent, raising serious concerns about human rights and fairness. The announcement, made to the media yesterday by Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke is based on the three brutal
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