Nauru refugee wounded in vicious machete attack
A 34-year-old Iranian refugee on Nauru was savagely attacked by two Nauruans on Saturday night, 5 March, around 10pm.
Two Nauruans on a motor cycle...
AUSTRALIA SHARES RESPONSIBILITY FOR ASYLUM SEEKERS’ DEATHS AT SEA
Australia cannot evade its share of the responsibility for yesterday’s tragic sinking of another asylum boat off Java, according to advocates from the Refugee...
Protests inside Villawood detention centre tonight
Tom Morgan and Vincent Morello, AAP
http://news.theage.com.au/breaking-news-national/chaos-as-villawood-detainees-protest-20101117-17xeh.html
Detainees started fires, others refused food and five people launched roof protests amid chaotic scenes at Sydney's...
Ukrainian refugees are welcome, open the border to Afghans fleeing war too
Hundreds of thousands of refugees have fled Ukraine following Russia’s brutal invasion. They should all be welcomed, and Australia should help play a role.
Scott...
DARWIN PROTEST ‘IN THE BALANCE’ AFTER IMMIGRATION OFFICIALS PLEAD WITH ASYLUM SEEKERS
After assembling to begin their protest this morning, asylum seekers at Darwin detention centre are waiting to meet the detention centre manager later this...
Abbott’s Syria refugee announcement: too little, too discriminatory and too hypocritical
Free the Syrians in detention
It is a welcome fact that the Abbott government will take 12,000 Syrians on top of the existing humanitarian intake...
ASIO assessments are flawed, not fair: Independent inquiry needed
The Refugee Action Coalition has welcomed ASIO’s re-assessment of its adverse security finding in the case of Manokalo and her six year old son....
Organiser arrested as police intercept refugee car convoy
Victorian police have intercepted a car and bike convoy of refugee supporters in Preston today, as it made its way to the Mantra Hotel...
GOVERNMENT BEGRUDGINGLY GIVES UP THIRD COUNTRY PROCESSING VOTE BUT DETENTION ACTION NEEDED NOW
“The Refugee Action Coalition welcomes the fact the government has finally faced facts with its announcement that the government will process asylum seekers in...
Refugee activists bring in the New Year with protest at Chris Bowen’s office
Neither Malaysia nor Nauru; Lift the refugee quota, without conditions
Tuesday 10 January, 1.00-2.30pm, 398 Hamilton Rd, Fairfield West
Speakers include: Ian Rintoul (RAC), Jenny Haines...
