Refugees
Leonora abuse claim sparks children-in-detention debate
The government’s approach to immigration detention has been thrown into the spotlight again, after reports of child sex abuse at......
Protests against the forced move of a gay Tamil refugee
Refugee advocacy groups are stepping up their campaign for more humane treatment of asylum seekers. They’ve been taking action at......
Oxfam gives conditional support to a refugee regional solution
Asylum seeker policy is always a hot topic during an election, and this year the talk is about a regional......
Gillard joins the “tough on refugees” election auction
The Prime Minister Julia Gillard has indicated that she’s going to fight hard when it comes to refugees in the......
Most Australians want a fair go for refugees
The political debate over asylum seekers is out of touch with community views. That’s according to a new Red Cross......
Former refugee to surf and talk with Tony Abbott
With the help of GetUp!, Riz Wakil, a former refugee, will be learning to surf and having breakfast with Tony......
New coalition advertisement the opening salvo in the election year “border control” bidding war
A new coalition TV ad shows Tony Abbott calling for stronger measures on Illegal Immigration, over an image of large......
Tamil diaspora make their feelings known
It’s unusual for a referendum about the internal politics of a country to be held outside that country. But expatriate......
Christmas Island bears the brunt of refugee increase
According to the UNHCR the number of assylum seekers coming to Australia has increased by 30% in the last year.......
New framework – same problem for refugees
A new deal between Australia and Indonesia is set to enhance our co-operation on dealing with people smuggling and trafficking,......