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.
Twenty-five years after Tampa: Naoero engulfed by another humanitarian crisis
Thirty-nine asylum seekers on Naoero have written a letter to the Australian government urging the government to act to end the humanitarian crisis on Naoero. The letter reveals ‘the total lack of security and sub-human conditions that we are forced to endure’.
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.
PNG secret deal leaves refugees without food vouchers, income or transport
Following on from cuts to electricity and threats of eviction, PNG refugees this week have been left without food vouchers and allowances.
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.
Australian secrecy on shady PNG deal has to end
The Australian government needs to respond to the current allegations of fraud in the PNG Humanitarian Program to which Australia is a party.Â
Last minute legal intervention stops removal
Last minute legal invention on Tuesday night 7 October has stopped the removal of Chinese asylum seeker, "Ling".Â
