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As of yet, Australia has responded to those seeking humanitarian assistance with up to 25 different types of visas. While this ad hoc approach has offered elbow room in government response, it has also heightened inconsistencies within the visa processing system. The precarity of this system has ushered in a proposal for a more predictable …
A group of refugees have been protesting outside Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ office in South Brisbane. The group is demanding the Federal government grant them permanent residency after spending more than TEN years on bridging visas. The system, meant to “fast-track” applications for refugee status and permanent visas, has led to thousands of people living in …
Last month, The Wire covered the story of a Vietnamese family living in Bathurst, facing deportation after their sponsor abandoned them. A sponsorship visa allows businesses to employ an overseas worker, if the employer is able to prove they couldn’t find an Australian citizen or permanent resident suitable for the specific job. Sponsors have obligations …