Malaysia solution sunk: What the High Court decision means
Below is an assessment by RAC of what the decision in the High Court over the Malaysia solution means. We will discuss the ramifications at RAC's next organising meeting this Monday night, to which...
Peter Dutton stirs racism for votes by backing white farmers
Peter Dutton has insisted that Australia grant special consideration to white South African farmers, via the provision of fast-tracked refugee visas. His comments showed obvious racism as he declared they “need help from a...
Statement on last night’s protest outside Tony Abbott’s dinner
Fabrications, distortions, exaggerations, and disappointing reporting
Christine Forster’s allegations about the protest at Friday’s Liberal Party fundraising dinner have been widely reported in the media. Tony Abbott himself has hamfistedly weighed in, tweeting: "Disgraceful behaviour...
Why we still need to demand #BringThemHere
Preamble
In recent weeks, there has been discussion about using the demand “Bring Them Here” in regard to the asylum seekers and refugees on Manus and Nauru.
Partly that stems from the fact that Manus refugees...
Statement by RAC Sydney opposing ‘Norfolk Island proposal’
Refugee Action Coalition Sydney notes with dismay the proposal to detain asylum seekers or refugees on another small island, Norfolk Island this time.
When word of the contents of this article reached Manus and Nauru,...
Tell Qantas: Don’t deport Priya and Nades to danger
On Thursday next week, 9 August, there will be actions happening outside Qantas and Jetstar offices in Melbourne and Sydney urging the airline to publicly commit not to participate in the deportation of Priya...
Stop the attack on the right to protest in NSW
The Refugee Action Coalition Sydney unreservedly condemns the new powers to suppress gatherings on Crown Land that the NSW government will have from next week, and calls on everyone who values the right of...
After the Paris attacks: Stop the fear campaign against refugees
Refugee Action Coalition statement
The shocking terror attacks in Paris have produced horror and condemnation across the world. Such loss of civilian lives is tragic and deplorable, whether in Paris or in attacks in Lebanon,...
Nurses, teachers, doctors, academics… How can we get in the way to #LetThemStay?
The #LetThemStay movement has seen a wave of grassroots action to stop the removal of the 267 asylum seekers. Alongside churches, Victorian Trades Hall declared it will offer sanctuary to the refugees. The pressure...
Organise a Bring Them Here action
Download materials to organise a "Bring Them Here" photo action at your workplace, school or community group
Resources
Download an A4 "Bring Them Here" sign here (shown at right)
Download a three page "Bring Them Here"...
