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Australia must back up warning to Israel 'with action'

Australia must back up warning to Israel 'with action'

Australia is being called to reinstate humanitarian aid and take stronger action against Israel as it ignores international concern about a ground invasion.

Refugee health clinic thrives amid bulkbilling shortage

Refugee health clinic thrives amid bulkbilling shortage

Refugee health clinic thrives amid bulkbilling shortage

Refugee health clinic thrives amid bulkbilling shortage

At a time when bulk billing doctors are hard to come by, a health clinic is supporting refugees and asylum-seekers in Melbourne with free and low-fee consults.

'Irresponsible' comments encourage people smuggling: PM

'Irresponsible' comments encourage people smuggling: PM

'Irresponsible' comments encourage people smuggling: PM

'Irresponsible' comments encourage people smuggling: PM

The prime minister has again gone on the offensive after Peter Dutton's latest attack on Labor's record on border security, accusing him of "making things up".

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Boat arrival prompts offshore processing warning

Boat arrival prompts offshore processing warning

As the prime minister decried people smugglers following recent boat arrivals, human rights groups have called for changes to immigration policies.

Opposition out to politicise boat arrivals: Albanese

Opposition out to politicise boat arrivals: Albanese

Anthony Albanese has accused Peter Dutton of using "overblown rhetoric" following boat arrivals in Western Australia.

War of words erupts over border security regime

War of words erupts over border security regime

The prime minister has accused the opposition of undermining Australia’s border protection regime after the arrival of an asylum seeker boat in WA.

Asylum seeker boat lands in northern Western Australia

Asylum seeker boat lands in northern Western Australia

Authorities are investigating after 30 men from Pakistan and Bangladesh arrived in the Kimberley on an asylum seeker boat.

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Violence against women in immigration detention rife

Violence against women in immigration detention rife

Violence against women in immigration detention rife

Violence against women in immigration detention rife

Women in Australian immigration detention centres suffer multiple forms of violence at the hands of their partners, detainees and staff, research shows.

Criminal charges unlikely over dodgy offshore contracts

Criminal charges unlikely over dodgy offshore contracts

Criminal charges unlikely over dodgy offshore contracts

Criminal charges unlikely over dodgy offshore contracts

Companies suspected of bribery, money laundering and drug smuggling were given lucrative contracts tied to Australia's offshore immigration detention regime.

Watchdog criticises Home Affairs, ABF deportation moves

Watchdog criticises Home Affairs, ABF deportation moves

Watchdog criticises Home Affairs, ABF deportation moves

Watchdog criticises Home Affairs, ABF deportation moves

A Commonwealth Ombudsman’s report has lambasted Home Affairs and Australian Border Force’s deportation policies of non-citizens from immigration detention.

Passport wait puts Rohingya bodybuilding dreams on hold

Passport wait puts Rohingya bodybuilding dreams on hold

Passport wait puts Rohingya bodybuilding dreams on hold

Passport wait puts Rohingya bodybuilding dreams on hold

The lack of a passport is preventing a champion bodybuilder from representing his Rohingya people on the world stage in the prestigious Mr Olympia competition.

Free hotline providing hope to those hit hard by war

Free hotline providing hope to those hit hard by war

Free hotline providing hope to those hit hard by war

Free hotline providing hope to those hit hard by war

With distressing images of war dominating news feeds, a multilingual hotline is providing counselling to anyone in Australia affected by global conflicts.

Back to school spells new tests for refugee students

Back to school spells new tests for refugee students

Back to school spells new tests for refugee students

Back to school spells new tests for refugee students

As the school year starts, students with experiences of war and displacement are all too familiar with turning a new page.

Pakistani refugee stuck in PNG fearful after riots

Pakistani refugee stuck in PNG fearful after riots

Pakistani refugee stuck in PNG fearful after riots

Pakistani refugee stuck in PNG fearful after riots

A Pakistani refugee who was detained for six years on Manus Island says PNG is not safe for him after recent deadly riots and with no source of income.

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Home truths as Arab refugee blends food and performance

Artist Aseel Tayah cooks up a new perspective on the experiences of Arab refugees through a new show centred on Palestinian culture and cuisine.

Not so 'little' refugee doll makes its way Down Under

A world-famous 3.5-metre tall puppet of a Syrian child refugee is coming to Australia in its first ever trip Down Under to promote peace.

Yezidi refugees have a field day picking up hockey

A regional Queensland town, home to the largest Yezidi community in Australia, is getting young refugees into hockey to lay roots and heal from their traumas.

Gaza refugees urge Australia on safe passage of family

A refugee who escaped to Australia from the bombing of Gaza fears for those she left behind, as the Palestinian community pleads for urgent government help.

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Australia called out over refugee and Indigenous rights

Australia has been recognised as a vibrant democracy that protects human rights but has been urged to provide greater support to refugees and Indigenous people.

Refugee health '2-3 times worse in offshore detention'

Refugee health is two to three times worse in Australia's offshore immigration detention compared to onshore centres, a new study has found.

Refugee freed of ankle cuff and curfew after court bid

A Sudanese refugee is no longer forced to wear an ankle monitoring bracelet nor abide by a daily curfew after taking his case to the High Court.

Egyptian asylum seeker asks 'why am I still detained?'

An Egyptian asylum seeker detained for more than a decade hoped a recent landmark High Court ruling would secure his freedom, but he remains behind bars.

Australia pledges $265m to support refugees overseas

The Australian government has pledged financial aid for refugees in response to what Penny Wong dubbed the largest displacement crisis in modern history.

Christmas Islanders remember worst refugee boat crash

Zainal Abdul Majid remembers December 15 as a fateful day when over 50 asylum seekers died crashing onto Christmas Island as they sought refuge in Australia.

Released immigration detainees spur $255m spend

The government has allocated $255 million for "community safety measures" in response to a court ruling that freed some 150 people from immigration detention.

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