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Asylum Seekers

World Refugee Day shines light on refugee community well-being

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June 20th marked Would Refugee Day, a time to celebrate and honour people refugees but also shine a light towards the importance of healthcare. The Royal Australia College for General Practitioners emphasise the importance of prioritising the health and well-being of refugees and asylum seekers in Australia, urging for collaborative efforts and increased awareness of …

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Liberal bastion no more? Border control to tighten amid EU swing to right

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Last year, we saw a number of countries in the European Union swing to the far right including Italy, Sweden, Germany and France.     This was followed by EU leaders announcing tougher border control measures to keep out asylum seekers –amid conflict in surrounding regions.  More recently, the head of Finland’s conservative National Coalition …

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Refugees in Australia continue living in limbo

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The Australian Government’s announcement to create a path to permanent residence for Temporary Protection and SHEV visa holders has been welcomed by refugee advocate groups. However, the fate of thousands of other refugees and asylum seekers in Australia remains uncertain. The changes fall short of an across-the-board solution for all 31,000 people subject to the …

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