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.
Stop the Bill, Stop Morrison’s grab for power over asylum seekers
Scott Morrison continues to use the simplistic slogan “Stop the Boats” to add new layers of cruelty and abuse to men, women and children...
Protest to stop deportations – Villawood Chinese asylum seeker faces Friday deadline; Iranian asylum...
The Refugee Action Coalition will hold, a protest Thursday 18 December, 12.30pm at Sydney Immigration office, Lee Street (near Railway Square) to protest against...
Refugee advocates call for independent inquiry into Manus death
Refugee advocates are deeply concerned at PNG police statements that they have ruled out "foul play" in regard to the death of Hamed.
"It is...
More asylum seekers self-harm and hunger strike on Manus Island
Up to five male asylum seekers on Manus Island self-harmed on Sunday night as the unrest in the detention camp continues following the transfer...
Free Reza from jail on Nauru: contact Nauruan Consulate-General
Update: Reza was released from prison without charge on 2 December: thanks to everyone who contacted the Nauruan consulate
Reza Khestinzhad, the Iranian asylum seeker...
Nauru refugees face COVID and cost of living crisis; More COVID in MITA
Three refugees, one Pakistani and two others, have been hospitalised as a serious COVID outbreak hits Nauru.
Grave fears for Iranian hunger striker from Nauru
Refugee advocates have serious fears for the welfare of Omid, a 24-year-old Iranian refugee from Nauru, who has been on hunger strike for over...
Clare O’Neil lets PNG refugee kids go hungry
Inaction by the Australian government is leaving refugee families destitute.
Another refugee attempts suicide at Mantra Hotel
A 32 year-old Tamil refugee has been taken to hospital by ambulance after attempting suicide at the Mantra Hotel in Melbourne, at around 2.30pm,...
