A Current Affair fails the test – selective, superficial and sanitised program did not...
A Current Affair has broadcast a very selective, superficial and sanitised view of Nauru, according to spokesperson for the Refugee Action Coalition, Ian Rintoul.
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PNG police try to enter Foxtrot compound on Manus
The standoff on Manus Island over the closure of Foxtrot Compound has come to a head this morning.
Police have shut the gates of Foxtrot...
Refugee policy unethical for doctors: Doctors for Refugees
Doctors for Refugees wholeheartedly endorses the J’accuse petition, to be presented on Monday 20 October 2014.
“We have grave concerns for asylum seekers and refugees...
Tamil Christmas Island protest wins visas refugee advocates call for UNHCR refugees to be...
Media Release January 8, 2010
Late Thursday afternoon (7 January), the Department of Immigration and Citizenship announced that 16 Sri Lankans and 5 Afghan asylum...
Christmas island asylum seekers hold solidarity protest for Reza Barati
Around 100 asylum seekers on Christmas Island have held an overnight sit-in protest, outside their compounds, calling for justice for Reza Barati, the asylum...
Seventeen Manus refugees fly to US for resettlement
Seventeen refugees, held on Manus Island for almost five years, flew from Port Moresby today, Tuesday 16 October, to be resettled in the US.
The...
Australian government figures reveal US resettlement deal over 400 places short
According to the latest update from Operation Sovereign Borders, the combined number of refugees on Nauru and Manus Island is 1687.
http://newsroom.border.gov.au/channels/Operation-Sovereign-Borders/releases/operation-sovereign-borders-monthly-update-january-3
The White House...
Nauruan refugees appeal to Nauruan locals to oppose cruel policy
In the run up to Friday's protest, the Nauruan refugees are distributing a leaflet (image and text below) appealing for the help of local...
HIGH COURT A GOOD START: NOW END ALL OFFSHORE PROCESSING
This afternoon’s High Court decision highlights the deep and essential flaws in Australia’s refugee policy, according to advocates from the Refugee Action Coalition.
"The High...
DARWIN ROOF-TOP PROTEST ENDS
After seven days, the roof top protest by five asylum seekers at Darwin detention centre ended this morning (Wednesday 20 July), after Immigration officials...
