Innovative Football Programme Unites Diversity In Western Sydney
With Australia being knocked out in the early rounds of the Fifa World Cup, it seems…
Refugees
Julian Burnside on Australia’s refugee policy and film ‘Bo...
“Politicians know that if they make the public fearful of something and offer them protection for…
Refugee Week: Demanding the rights and safety of refugees
This week is Refugee Week, an event dedicated to demanding that the safety and rights of…
A New Language Test for Migrants
The Australian government has yet again proposed to tighten up its language requirements for immigrants: a…
Australian Attitudes During World Refugee Day
Are Australia’s migration levels too high? New figures released by the Lowy Institute show that more…
Universities’ Role in Supporting Refugees
Extensive research by Newcastle, Macquarie and Curtin Universities delved into refugee student experiences in Australia. With…
Felicity Castagna and her novel No More Boats
Australia’s history with refugees and asylum seekers is complex and troubling. A country which once proudly…
New Laws Cut Welfare Payments For Refugees
An estimated 12, 000 asylum seekers could have their welfare payments cut under a planned amendment…
Amnesty International’s New Refugee Plan For Regional NSW
Whether or not to bring refugees into Australia has been a topic of contention among politicians,…
Eritrean Asylum Seekers Imprisoned in Israel
Earlier this week seven Eritreans seeking asylum in Israel had their petitions rejected and have been…
Turnbull Accuses New Zealand Of Fuelling People Smuggling
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern have butted heads over the…
Humanitarian Representatives Call for Medical Aid on Manus
Could you imagine walking on Manus Island and meeting the refugees and asylum seekers there? Producer…