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Australians invited to join Palm Sunday rallies for refugees
The St Vincent de Paul Society National Council and Jesuit Refugee Service Australia have called on Australians to join peaceful Palm Sunday rallies around the country in solidarity with refugees and people seeking asylum.
Fifth member of Iranian women’s soccer team leaves Australia
A fifth member of the Iranian women’s football team has withdrawn their asylum claim and left the country on the weekend, the federal government has confirmed. Source: ABC News.
Number of Iranian soccer players seeking asylum increases to seven
At least seven members of Iran’s women’s football team have sought asylum in Australia out of fear they will face persecution if they return home. Source: ABC News.
CRA calls for compassionate processing of asylum-seekers
Catholic Religious Australia has called for a publicly administered system of immigration processing for asylum-seekers on Australia’s mainland in its submission to a Senate inquiry into offshore processing and resettlement arrangements.
Palm Sunday rallies to draw attention to plight of refugees
The Catholic Alliance for People Seeking Asylum is calling for urgent intervention from the federal Government to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all people seeking refuge and asylum in Australia.
Poll finds majority of voters want humane approach to refugees
Political leaders are being urged to embrace refugee policies “grounded in humanity, not cruelty” as new research found a majority of Australians polled believe the federal Government has a responsibility to accept people seeking asylum. Source: The Guardian.
UN committee finds Australia violated human rights of asylum seekers
A United Nations committee has found that Australia violated a human rights treaty by detaining a group of asylum seekers, including minors, on Nauru even after they were granted refugee status. Source: ABC News.
Vinnies urges Australians to open their hearts to asylum-seekers
Ahead of World Day of Migrants and Refugees on Sunday, the St Vincent de Paul Society urges all Australians to open their hearts and assist those who come to Australia seeking refuge from violence and persecution in their home countries.
Asylum claims at six-year high
The number of people seeking asylum in Australia has hit a six-year high and a record 117,500 people are on shore awaiting a decision as huge backlogs and wait times expose the country’s immigration system to exploitation. Source: The Age.