Refugee advocates demand “open the borders” to Iranians: end Labor’s shameful Iranian visa ban

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke’s announcement that Australia will impose a six-month ban on entry from Iran temporary tourist visa holders is a shameful continuation of a “deter and deny” policy.

Human rights overboard as Labor tries to deport Afghan asylum seeker

DFAT travel advice regarding Iran says, “We continue to advise do not travel to Iran and leave Iran as soon as possible…” But on Thursday...

Stop the deportations, End Australia’s gulag: Close Nauru

The announcement that the first ‘NZYQ deportee’ has successfully been sent to Nauru has opened a new era of Labor government-facilitated human rights abuse.

Last minute legal intervention stops removal

Last minute legal invention on Tuesday night 7 October has stopped the removal of Chinese asylum seeker, "Ling". 

Labor must stop the removal of Chinese asylum seeker

The Albanese government is attempting to remove a 31-year-old Chinese asylum seeker who arrived in Melbourne less than 24 hours ago.

Nigerian asylum seeker found dead in Port Moresby

Ruth, a 35-year-old Nigerian asylum seeker who has been in PNG for more than eight and half years, was found dead in her accommodation in Port Moresby on Monday 25 August.

Albanese must lift Australia’s ban on refugees in Indonesia

Much has been made of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s visit to Indonesia, but one thing has been conspicuously missing from suggested issues to be discussed with Indonesian President Prabowo, refugees.

Refugees to rally at Tony Burke’s office for permanent visas

Hundreds of refugees and supporters will hold a pre-election rally at Home Affairs Minister, Tony Burke’s Punchbowl Office, this Sunday 9 March 2pm to call for permanent visas for all refugees and to oppose the Labor’s anti-refugee and deportation laws.

Labor’s binge on anti-refugee laws must be stopped

In the dying days of the last week of Parliamentary sittings for 2024, Labor is shamefully trying to push through three pieces of legislation that will further undermine human rights of refugees and non-citizens.

More principles overboard: Labor should increase powers to protect, not remove

Labor’s rushed move to introduce the Migration Amendment (Removals and Other Measures) Bill is yet another attempt to deflect criticism from Peter Dutton rather than protect asylum seekers.