Media Release 12 January 2023 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s claim of a relationship built on respect and equality with the people of Papua New Guinea, during his visit to Port Moresby today, does not reflect reality while refugees remain held offshore. There are still over 160 refugees held in Papua New Guinea and Nauru after
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Media Release 16 December 2022 The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC), welcomes Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus’ announcement that the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT), a system blighted by delays and concerns about impartiality that has denied people seeking asylum an efficient and fair review process, will be abolished. The end of the AAT and the establishment of
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Media Release 19 November 2022 Changes to travel restrictions and family reunion for people who sought asylum by sea, announced today, are welcome. However, these changes are limited and presented in a confusing way, highlighting the urgent need for clarity and the Albanese Government to keep its promise to provide permanent protection. On Saturday, Andrew
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Media Release 27 October 2022 Today, politicians, academics, employers and people seeking asylum met in Parliament House to discuss the benefits and need to provide people seeking asylum with the right to work, study and rebuild their lives. The event, hosted by Independent MP Zoe Daniel was attended by over a dozen politicians and advisors
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Media Release 26 October 2022 The 2022-23 Federal Budget failed to live up to the public expectations for a more compassionate and fair country for refugees and people seeking asylum. ASRC is deeply disappointed that key Australian Labor Party commitments have not been met in this budget, including increasing humanitarian intake, abolishing Temporary Protection Visas/Safe
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Media Release 25 October 2022 The Albanese Government won the 2022 election promising to provide permanent protection for refugees and people seeking asylum who are currently subjected to cruel temporary visas. After a decade of harm, refugees held on these visas need certainty and for the Government to act urgently on its promise. There are
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