Refugees
Protests to release refugees will continue despite COVID-19
It’s been 8 years since a group of refugees have been in indefinite detention asking for asylum. Since then, their......
Refugee Protests in Sydney adapt to COVID-19 Restrictions
Sunday 19th of July marked 7 years since the Australian Government introduced offshore detention on as the primary asylum seeker......
“A form of torture”: refugees remain detained in hotel
Local protestors have been gathering outside a Brisbane hotel showing their support and solidarity for the detained asylum seekers and......
Detainees could lose mobile phone ‘lifeline’ under proposed laws
A new Bill to go before Australian Parliament to prohibit mobile phones in immigration detention has raiesed serious concerns among......
Asylum seeker advocates call for the end of hotel detention
Police were called to a protest in Melbourne yesterday, as advocates implore the government to find a better solution for ......
Fresh food delivered to asylum seekers during COVID-19
Although all of our lives have dramatically changed over the past few months, refugees and asylum seekers are particularly vulnerable at......
Refugees lodge formal complaint for COVID-19 safe spaces
Yesterday, 14 refugees formally complained to the Commonwealth Ombudsman to urgently inspect the detention centres and hotels where refugees are......
1.1 Million visaholders left without basic Health Support
More than 1 million temporary visa holders including asylum seekers, refugees, international students and migrant workers in Australia are still......
Federal Court data breach exposes identities of asylum seekers
Approximately 400 people seeking asylum have been identified as having their personal details, including their claims, disclosed on the searchable......
Continuing refugee support during a pandemic
The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre is under more pressure than ever as the organisation struggles to support refugees living in......