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'No certainty' for refugees caught in visa limbo

'No certainty' for refugees caught in visa limbo

A 'criminal' system formed by a previous government to address the asylum seeker population leaves thousands of refugees stuck in limbo a decade later.

Manus Island refugee death unpreventable, inquest told

Manus Island refugee death unpreventable, inquest told

Manus Island refugee death unpreventable, inquest told

Manus Island refugee death unpreventable, inquest told

A Queensland coroner is examining the circumstances surrounding asylum seeker Faysal Ishak Ahmed's death on Manus Island in 2016.

Labor will fight detention challenge in High Court

Labor will fight detention challenge in High Court

Labor will fight detention challenge in High Court

Labor will fight detention challenge in High Court

The federal government will fight a High Court challenge to overturn rules allowing the deportation of asylum seekers who do not co-operate with authorities.

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Palestinian visa breakthrough after days of uncertainty

Palestinian visa breakthrough after days of uncertainty

Palestinian groups are relieved after the Australian government reversed visa cancellations for people fleeing war in Gaza.

Inquest told of delayed response for stricken refugee

Inquest told of delayed response for stricken refugee

An inquest into Sudanese refugee Faysal Ishak Ahmed's death in 2016 heard he had a seizure causing him to collapse and his transfer to Australia was cumbersome.

Refugees denied federal support thrown state lifeline

Refugees denied federal support thrown state lifeline

South Australia will provide assistance to refugees fleeing war in the Middle East and Ukraine who are unable to access commonwealth supports like Medicare.

AFP raids Iraqi refugee's home, handcuffs him in error

AFP raids Iraqi refugee's home, handcuffs him in error

A bad tip-off led to Australian Federal Police officers mistakenly arresting and handcuffing an Iraqi refugee, leaving him traumatised and distraught.

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Israel 'will lose war support' if innocent deaths mount

Israel 'will lose war support' if innocent deaths mount

Israel 'will lose war support' if innocent deaths mount

Israel 'will lose war support' if innocent deaths mount

Israel will lose support for its war against Hamas in Gaza if it doesn't change its course as civilian casualties continue to mount, the foreign minister says.

Refugees showcase how Australia can become home

Refugees showcase how Australia can become home

Refugees showcase how Australia can become home

Refugees showcase how Australia can become home

Driving lessons for Afghan refugee women in Dari and swimming classes could be among the keys to unlocking the resettlement process for traumatised refugees.

Refugee and former smuggler stars in Australian film

Refugee and former smuggler stars in Australian film

Refugee and former smuggler stars in Australian film

Refugee and former smuggler stars in Australian film

From refugee to demonised people smuggler and years in detention, Ali Al Jenabi has now taken on the role of actor in an Australian feature film.

Refugees attune to new life as Ukraine war grinds on

Refugees attune to new life as Ukraine war grinds on

Refugees attune to new life as Ukraine war grinds on

Refugees attune to new life as Ukraine war grinds on

Entering the third year of war with loved ones still fighting, a Ukrainian mother and daughter are picking up the pieces in Australia with a fresh start.

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".

Boat arrival prompts offshore processing warning

Boat arrival prompts offshore processing warning

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.

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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

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

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

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.

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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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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