@AsylumInsight

Australian asylum facts and analysis with an international angle.

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Today marks a decade since then PM Kevin Rudd's infamous announcement. #10yearstoolong
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Shabia Mantoo@Shabia_M18 Jul 2023
The Illegal Migration Bill, which has now been passed by Parliament is at variance with the UK’s obligations under international human rights and refugee law. unhcr.org/news/press-release…
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The last remaining refugee on Nauru was recently evacuated to Australia. But the Albanese Government will still spend $350m per year to keep Nauru open in a 'state of readiness'. Read more | @BBCWorld bbc.com/news/world-australia…

Nauru: Why Australia is funding an empty detention centre

The last refugee has left Nauru, but Australia will keep spending vast sums to keep the centre open.

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As @madelinegleeson explains, offshore processing was not meant to stay in place for long; and yet.... theguardian.com/australia-ne…
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We are speaking on the Migration, Pathway to Nation Building Inquiry today about expanding the humanitarian program and the contributions of refugees. Watch live here aph.gov.au/News_and_Events/W… #Auspol
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The good, the bad – and the rest – for refugee policy. Read our #Budget23 breakdown and also check out @OzRefugeeCounc , @amnestyOz @ASRC1 for sector views lnkd.in/g3i8WxY4
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Nik Tan@NDFTan2 May 2023
Revised Resettlement Handbook unhcr.org/resettlement-handb…
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Frances Voon@FVoon20 Apr 2023
Offshore processing is at odds with the foundations of the asylum system, with international repercussions, says @FilippoGrandi @UNrefugees. But we can turn this around.
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Nik Tan@NDFTan29 Mar 2023
UNHCR legal observations on the UK Illegal Migration Bill: 'would breach the UK’s obligations under the Refugee Convention... and would significantly undermine the international refugee protection system.' refworld.org/docid/6417e6674…
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We've helped launch the first Parliamentary Friends of Refugees Group, currently made up of 49 MPs and Senators who will help inform fellow Parliamentarians about the situation facing refugees and people seeking asylum in Australia. refugeecouncil.org.au/launch…

Refugee Council of Australia helps launch first Parliamentary Friends of Refugees Group

The Refugee Council of Australia, along with key organisations and communities in the refugee sector, will support the launch of the first-ever multi-party

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How can the courts advance protection for people displaced by the impacts of disasters & climate change? @profjmcadam says litigation can create legal innovation – or shut down opportunities if it misfires (or if judges aren’t receptive). youtube.com/live/VorhHSDObnQ… via @YouTube
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Read our detailed 2022-23 Budget Analysis #Budget2022 Key points: - 16,500 additional places for Afghans over 4 yrs - Offshore processing blown out again - Reduced funding for @AusHumanRights & @CwealthOmb - Support for Ukraine refugeecouncil.org.au/federa…
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A great @AsylumInsight article on the devastating impact of COVID on resettlement: asyluminsight.com/garnier. Although happy to have seen some new arrivals since 15 Dec (mostly from Jordan and Lebanon), majority of ~11k RHP visa holders are still waiting to travel
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Louise Olliff@LouOlliff31 Jan 2022
Great @AsylumInsight article on devastating impact of COVID on resettlement globally and in Aus, asyluminsight.com/garnier. Although happy to have seen some new arrivals since 15 Dec (mostly from Jordan and Lebanon), majority of ~11k RHP visa-holders are still waiting to travel.

Garnier — Asylum Insight

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Australia ended its agreement with Papua New Guinea to undertake offshore processing of asylum seekers in October 2021 but the impact of the policy on local communities continues. See my new blog piece @refugees @manus @offshoreprocessing asyluminsight.com/yacoub

Yacoub — Asylum Insight

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Coalition slashes costs for sponsoring refugees as new resettlement scheme hailed as ‘watershed moment’ theguardian.com/australia-ne…
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Join us online in two weeks to launch our latest report, 'Bridging the Department's Visa Blindspot' with an panel of people with lived experience, experts and activists. Snag your free ticket here: eventbrite.com.au/e/report-l…

Report Launch: Bridging the Department's Visa Blindspot

Join us at the launch of Liberty Victoria's Rights Advocacy Project 'Bridging the Department's Visa Blindspot'.

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From 1979, the Comprehensive Plan of Action for Indochinese #refugees enabled millions of to be resettled in countries, including Australia. #auspol #asylum Kaldor Centre Principle #6. bit.ly/2MNIv7M
Kaldor Centre Principles for Australian Refugee Policy

ALT Kaldor Centre Principles for Australian Refugee Policy

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In 2015-17, Australia took 12,000 #refugees fleeing conflict in Syria and Iraq, additional to those welcomed under Australia’s general resettlement program. #auspol #asylum Kaldor Centre Principle #5. bit.ly/2MNIv7M
Kaldor Centre Principles for Australian Refugee Policy

ALT Kaldor Centre Principles for Australian Refugee Policy

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