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"It is essential that the Australian Government uses the upcoming Federal Budget to reaffirm its international commitments to support refugees on our doorstep." - Paul Power, CEO, Refugee Council of Australia www.refugeecouncil.org.au/refugee-coun...

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"It is essential that the Australian Government uses the upcoming Federal Budget to reaffirm its international commitments to support refugees on our doorstep." - Paul Power, CEO, Refugee Council of Australia www.refugeecouncil.org.au/refugee-coun...

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What’s the best way to counter misinformation about refugees and migrants? And when is misinformation best ignored? A huge thank you to our sector colleagues from @kaldorcentre.bsky.social - @danghez.bsky.social and Saul Wodak - for this important piece. @aunz.theconversation.com

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We're appalled by reports that Thailand violated international law by forcibly returning to China 40 Uyghur men it had detained for more than a decade. www.refugeecouncil.org.au/forced-retur...

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"In acknowledging the Australian Government’s efforts in responding to the war in Ukraine, we hope the process can be improved and expanded to different communities, providing certainty at times of crisis." - Paul Power, CEO, Refugee Council of Australia www.refugeecouncil.org.au/learning-aus...

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"The success of CRISP is a testament to the power of community-driven support in the refugee resettlement process, ensuring a smoother transition and fosters a sense of connection." - Dr Louise Olliff, Senior Policy Advisor, Refugee Council of Australia www.refugeecouncil.org.au/crisp-become...

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Nominations are open for @australiaforunhcr.bsky.social and SBS's Les Murray award, recognising refugees using their the talent, creativity and courage to help make Australia more inclusive and diverse. Know someone who ticks the box? Make a nomination today! www.unrefugees.org.au/get-involved...

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"I only wanted to leave. I didn't care about living in Europe or Australia. I just wanted to save my life and run away." - A refugee in Indonesia who was turned away by Australia over 10 years ago, and now rejected by the US under the Trump administration." Read more: www.sbs.com.au/language/per...

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Australian media must be held to standards of accuracy and integrity. Our push for factual reporting regarding family reunion visas saw last week's embarrassing spiral of misinformation covered by the ABC's Media Watch, @australia.theguardian.com and ABC News. Watch the Media Watch segment ⬇️

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This week, President Trump signed an executive order to suspend the US's refugee settlement program, currently the largest such program in the world. This will have a devastating global impact - but what does that mean for Australia?

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"Everybody has been deemed high-risk, which means everybody has to be handcuffed, which means people refuse to leave the centre for treatment because it’s so humiliating." - Graham Thom, Advocacy Coordinator, Refugee Council of Australia www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/immigra...

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We're deeply concerned by findings regarding the ‘soft room’ at Yongah Hill Immigration Detention Centre, which lacks basic amenities including a toilet, sink and running water. Read more: www.sbs.com.au/news/article...

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The UN Human Rights Committee's landmark ruling confirms what we have been saying for years: Australia must be held accountable for the arbitrary detention of those seeking protection in offshore facilities.

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"Australia has critical skills shortages and an ageing population. This program will build a workforce for Australia’s future, at the same time giving refugees an opportunity to settle and fulfil their potential." - Steph Cousins, Founder, Skill Path www.skillpath.org.au/blog/refugee...

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Australia's Refugee Student Settlement Pathway is officially open! This brand new pilot program allows refugee students (in Malaysia, India or Thailand) to migrate to Australia to take up tertiary education opportunities in 2025. Find out more here: www.skillpath.org.au/students

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The Government's three brutal Bills have been passed into law. Despite all our best efforts in the short time we were given, we have not seen the outcome we all hoped and worked for. But please know: your voices have been heard, and they matter even more now.

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Today a harsh blow was dealt to refugee, migrant and multicultural communities across Australia. "The new laws are some of the most extreme that we have seen in over a decade and will have major consequences." - Paul Power, CEO, Refugee Council of Australia www.refugeecouncil.org.au/dismay-at-ne...

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"These are some of the most harmful and extreme Bills we’ve seen in over a decade, and the speed with which they’re being pushed through makes it all the more shocking." - Paul Power, CEO, Refugee Council of Australia www.refugeecouncil.org.au/refugee-coun...

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🚩🚩 We urgently need your help. The Government is rushing a package of three Bills through Parliament that would have disastrous impact on tens of thousands of people. Before these Bills are considered by the Senate on Wed, please email/call your Senators and tell them: VOTE NO.

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"The Albanese government has a trio of migration bills before parliament to facilitate the removal of non-citizens from Australia, including paying third countries to take them and creating powers to confiscate mobile phones in detention." www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

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Another rushed Bill aiming to impose further restrictions on people held in immigration detention would include mobile phones, SIM cards, computers and other electronic devices among communication items that can be seized. www.refugeecouncil.org.au/new-bill-sea...

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"Despite doing her primary + secondary schooling in Australia, Hooda Maleki is unable to attend university — unless she enrols as an international student and pays full-fee tuition, making university prohibitively expensive." www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11...

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"This legislation goes beyond what the government has described about it only applying to people with a criminal history. It clearly sets out how it could apply to recognised refugees and people seeking protection." - Rebecca Eckard, Director of Policy, RCOA www.aapnews.com.au/news/up-to-8...

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More than 80,000 at risk of deportation from Australia under Labor bill likened to UK’s failed Rwanda plan www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

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Parliamentarians haven't been given anywhere near enough time to consider the far-reaching and life-threatening consequences of this Bill - and yet they're being asked to vote on it. Ask your MP to vote no. Here's a list of MPs and their contact details: www.aph.gov.au/Senators_and...

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We urgently call on the Government to reconsider the Migration Amendment Bill and all Parliamentarians to consider its far-reaching consequences.

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The Migration Amendment Bill would allow the Government to pay 3rd countries to accept certain non-citizens including recognised refugees. We urgently call on - the Gov to reconsider the Bill - all Parliamentarians to consider its far-reaching consequences www.refugeecouncil.org.au/urgent-call-...

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"The sweeping new removal powers...could be used to deport a wide group of people, including refugees and people seeking asylum who have lived in and contributed to the Australian community for years." theconversation.com/another-rush...

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