Media centre - Asylum Seeker Resource Centre

- 29 JUL 25
Refugees demand action from newly elected Parliamentarians on thousands failed by abolished Fast Track system
As the new Parliament enters its second week, four refugees failed by the Fast Track system have travelled to Canberra, urging political leaders to take advantage of Labor’s increased majority to finally let them call Australia home. The four refugees from Iran and Sri Lanka have all lived in Australia for over 13 years, some
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- 19 JUL 25
Twelve years later, $13 billion, no plan: Offshore processing drags into its thirteenth year
More than 130 people are still trapped offshore after being sent there by the Australian Government — with no plan for the vast majority of people there, no resettlement, and no end in sight. On the 12-year anniversary of offshore detention, the ASRC is releasing updated data showing that Australia’s offshore processing regime has now
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- 15 JUN 25
The ASRC joins in solidarity with the Yoorrook Justice Commission
Tomorrow, Monday 16 June 2025, the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) is honoured to host the Yoorrook Justice Commission in Footscray as Deputy Chair, Commissioner Travis Lovett, completes the historic Walk for Truth from Portland where colonisation began to the Victorian Parliament. As an ally, the ASRC is proud to support and take action alongside the
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- 21 MAY 25
Allan Government backs people seeking asylum in Victorian Budget
The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) welcomes vital funding announced in the 2025–26 Victorian State Budget, which continues the Victorian State Government’s commitment to the safety, dignity and wellbeing of people seeking asylum. For the past decade, the ASRC has been working with the Labor State Government on shared priorities of protection of social cohesion,
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- 14 MAY 25
The politics of fear failed – now Labor must deliver for refugees
Voters at this Federal election decisively rejected fear and division. The national swing against the Liberal party sent a clear message to all politicians: Australians want a politics grounded in fairness, compassion and justice — including for refugees and people seeking asylum. The Albanese Government now enters a second term with an increased mandate and a
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- 04 MAY 25
Voters reject fear – and vote for fairness for refugees
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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