End the turnbacks, let asylum boats land
The second asylum boat turn back to Sri Lanka under the Albanese Labor government has highlighted the fundamental breach of human rights involved in such turnbacks.Â
COVID outbreak in Melbourne detention centre; Ardern must push for release of New Zealanders
There are at least eight positive COVID cases in the Bass 2 compound of Melbourne's MITA detention centre in Broadmeadows.Â
Another suicide at Villawood detention centre
A New Zealand woman in her early 30s has committed suicide in Villawood detention centre, this morning, Sunday 22 May.
Her body was found in her...
Iranian refugee attempts suicide in Villawood
An Iranian refugee, Rafi (not his real name) has attempted suicide in the Lachlan compound of Villawood detention centre on Friday afternoon, 22 April.
The...
Iranian asylum seeker found dead in Villawood detention centre
An Iranian asylum seeker was found dead in his room in Hume compound of the Villawood detention around 1.00pm, Saturday 26 March.
It is understood...
New Zealand face-saving deal can’t hide refugee cruelty
While the New Zealand deal is welcome news for people in limbo in Nauru, the deal only highlights the absurdity of Australia's refusal to...
Home Affairs faces criminal charges alleging health neglect in Immigration detention
On Tuesday 15 March, a Sydney Local Court magistrate is expected to set down a hearing date for the charges, laid in March last...
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...
COVID outbreak grips Villawood detention centre
There is every indication from inside the Villawood detention centre that the Covid outbreak remains out of control among residents and staff.
Neither staff nor...
Djokovic visa cancellation first time theatre, second time political farce
The government move to cancel Djokovic's visa is sheer political farce.
Immigration minister Alex Hawke's claim that Djokovic's visa has been canceled “on health...
