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Gaza refugees urge Australia on safe passage of family

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.

Australia called out over refugee and Indigenous rights

Australia called out over refugee and Indigenous rights

Australia called out over refugee and Indigenous rights

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 '2-3 times worse in offshore detention'

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

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.

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Refugee freed of ankle cuff and curfew after court bid

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?'

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

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

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.

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Chiro asks for no jail time after exploiting refugee

Chiro asks for no jail time after exploiting refugee

Chiro asks for no jail time after exploiting refugee

Chiro asks for no jail time after exploiting refugee

Melbourne chiropractor Seyyed Farshchi, 50, was found guilty by a Victorian jury of forced labour offences against a refugee.

Split by war, refugees find lost loved ones years later

Split by war, refugees find lost loved ones years later

Split by war, refugees find lost loved ones years later

Split by war, refugees find lost loved ones years later

Amid the frantic rush to escape wars or natural disasters, millions of refugees are separated from family members, but some lucky ones are able to reconnect.

Human rights warning over detention laws crack down

Human rights warning over detention laws crack down

Human rights warning over detention laws crack down

Human rights warning over detention laws crack down

Freed immigration detainees subject to new preventative detention orders could have their human rights violated, legal experts warn.

Government undermines 'stop the boats' policy: Dutton

Government undermines 'stop the boats' policy: Dutton

Government undermines 'stop the boats' policy: Dutton

Government undermines 'stop the boats' policy: Dutton

Peter Dutton says the government's response to a High Court decision that prompted the release of detained immigrants will undermine border operations.

High Court challenge launched over punitive refugee law

High Court challenge launched over punitive refugee law

High Court challenge launched over punitive refugee law

High Court challenge launched over punitive refugee law

The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre is taking the government to court over hastily passed monitoring laws which it says interfere with refugees' liberty.

Asylum seeker 'Ned Kelly' freed from endless detention

Asylum seeker 'Ned Kelly' freed from endless detention

Asylum seeker 'Ned Kelly' freed from endless detention

Asylum seeker 'Ned Kelly' freed from endless detention

An asylum seeker held for more than a decade has won a Federal Court appeal against the government's indefinite detention.

Freed detainee adapts to curfews, ankle bracelet life

Freed detainee adapts to curfews, ankle bracelet life

Freed detainee adapts to curfews, ankle bracelet life

Freed detainee adapts to curfews, ankle bracelet life

A newly released stateless refugee is slowly rebuilding his life but with an ankle monitor and curfews, he feels held back from fully adjusting.

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Judges unanimous in controversial detainee ruling

A High Court ruling that led to the release of more than 140 detainees was unanimous among judges who found their indefinite detention was unlawful.

'This country failed them': calls for detention inquiry

Refugees, politicians and asylum seeker advocates are urging the Albanese government to establish a royal commission into immigration detention.

Empty Christmas Island detention centre's fate unknown

With no detainees, plans for Christmas Island's immigration detention centre are unclear as locals call for genuine consultation with the government.

Football tournament brings African communities together

Vivid colours, loud music and hearty laughter combine at the African Cup NSW as crowds gather to watch football and celebrate their culture and heritage.

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The refugees who risk it all for their love of the arts

Farhad Bandesh has had to weigh his passion for music and the arts against his wellbeing, safety and a chance at a permanent life in Australia.

Freed detainee fearful as advocates pan emergency laws

After the High Court found indefinite immigration detention unlawful, freed detainees and advocates are concerned about "knee-jerk" emergency laws.

Asylum seeker settles handcuff case against Serco, govt

An asylum seeker has settled a claim against the federal government and security contractor Serco over his treatment in immigration detention.

Dozens of refugees released from detention

In the wake of a landmark decision by the High Court, 80 detainees have been released from immigration detention.

Refugees could be freed in days, safety 'paramount'

A number of refugees could be released into the community within days, following a landmark High Court ruling that found indefinite detention was unlawful.

Urgent steps needed as infinite detention ruled illegal

A High Court decision ruling indefinite detention illegal has led to calls for an urgent review of the cases of stateless people held in detention.

Indefinite immigrant detention ruled unlawful

In a historic decision, the High Court has upended a 20-year-old determination and ruled indefinite detention of immigrants with nowhere else to go is unlawful.

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