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Latest news: Refugee
Young Iraqi and Syrian refugees are feeling true blue
Escaping wars and conflict, young Iraqi and Syrian refugees are creating new lives where they feel "Aussie" because crucial support was put around them.
Aug 21, 2023
Labor looks to assess refugee visas in 90 days
Labor party faithful have voted for a more compassionate and pragmatic asylum policy, capping processing of refugee protection applications at 90 days.
Aug 18, 2023
Recycling firm fined for underpaying refugees $200K
The Federal Court has fined a Victorian recycling firm nearly $400,000 for wage theft of five refugees who were underpaid by about $200,000 over a year.
Aug 17, 2023
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Lawyer draws on time in refugee detention to give back
Zainab Alsweedy escaped Iraq with her family by boat to Australia and was detained for months, spurring her years later to become a lawyer helping refugees.
Aug 16, 2023
Tense times continue, two years after Taliban takeover
When the Taliban took over Kabul two years ago, Nasiba Barakzai was studying to become a human rights lawyer, but now is restarting life in Australia.
Aug 15, 2023
Sudan 'spiralling out of control' as 1 million flee: UN
War in Sudan has caused more than one million people to flee the country, the UN says, estimating more than 4000 have been killed since fighting broke out.
Aug 15, 2023
Afghans losing hope two years after Taliban takeover
Afghans face a daily life and death struggle as they wait for humanitarian visas two years after the fall of Kabul, with calls growing for Australia to do more.
Aug 15, 2023
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Iran honour killing escapee gets chance at refugee visa
An Iranian woman who escaped an honour killing has been granted the chance of a safe haven visa review a decade after seeking asylum in Australia by boat.
Aug 11, 2023
Rising bills, falling funds: perfect storm for refugees
Thousands of asylum seekers across Australia are struggling to make ends meet, with lower support available than for citizens.
Aug 09, 2023
Swimming education needed after child refugee drowns
A coroner has investigated a 13-year-old refugee's drowning, finding his death was an "unimaginable tragedy" and prompts a warning on kids' swimming safety.
Aug 09, 2023
Uni scholarship paves way for Iranian refugee's success
An Iranian asylum seeker who was held in detention centres as a teen is working for the NSW government thanks to a university scholarship that opened doors.
Aug 05, 2023
Australia's indefinite detention laws under scrutiny
The United Nations and other high-powered organisations are demanding an immediate end to Australia's indefinite detention of refugees and immigrants.
Aug 04, 2023
Police backflip on details of Dutton's Nauru briefing
Senior police have admitted Peter Dutton was not briefed about a bribery investigation of a businessman whose company was later awarded a home affairs contract.
Aug 04, 2023
Refugee to challenge court decision on hotel detention
Mostafa Azimitabar will challenge a Federal Court finding that it's lawful to detain refugees in hotels as makeshift detention centres.
Aug 03, 2023
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Ex-PM's secret portfolios no reason for visa challenge
Former prime minister Scott Morrison's secret ministerial appointments aren't a reason to overturn an Afghan man's visa cancellation, a judge has ruled.
Aug 02, 2023
Tamil asylum seeker walks 1000km in search of 'fair go'
A Tamil asylum seeker is embarking on an epic journey calling on Anthony Albanese to give thousands of temporary visa holders in Australia a "fair go''.
Aug 01, 2023
Home affairs detention contracts under scrutiny
Offshore detention contracts will be audited under an independent review following recent claims they were mismanaged by the Department of Home Affairs.
Jul 31, 2023
Refugee drummer beats a path to healing for students
A music therapy course run by an Iraqi refugee drummer has proven a big hit with a diverse group of students in western Sydney.
Jul 28, 2023
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Two in three new migrants and refugees unaware of voice
A survey of refugees and new migrants has found two thirds are not aware of the Indigenous voice to parliament proposal.
Jul 28, 2023
Afghan refugees brave epic journey to boost visa scheme
Afghan refugees who served alongside Australian troops are walking from Melbourne to Canberra calling on politicians to keep a humanitarian visa scheme running.
Jul 26, 2023
Asylum seeker helping athletes reach for sporting stars
An athlete who came to Australia for the 2018 Commonwealth Games before seeking asylum is helping a new generation of stars prepare for the Brisbane Olympics.
Jul 22, 2023
Nationwide rallies decry decade-long offshore detention
Australians opposed to offshore detention are demonstrating around the country, urging the government to end the punitive policy after 10 years in operation
Jul 22, 2023
Family of woman facing Iran execution avoid deportation
The family of a woman facing the death penalty in Iran has avoided deportation from Australia with a court ruling their refugee protection visa be reconsidered.
Jul 21, 2023
Woman born on refugee boat dives into swimming lessons
A woman born on a refugee boat who later survived a poolside misadventure is diving head first into adult swimming lessons, declaring herself a water baby.
Jul 21, 2023
Man fined after wrestling police on Jetstar fight
A former refugee who claimed a Jetstar crew bullied him before police Tasered and manhandled him on a plane has been fined $1500 by a Perth court.
Jul 20, 2023
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