Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA) has welcomed the Albanese Government’s plan to invest $160 million in building a faster and fairer onshore protection visa assessment process. “For years, the Refugee Council and...
Refugees in Australia
Australia Draws Closer to Milestone of 1 Million Refugee Arrivals Since World War II
The number of refugee and humanitarian entrants welcomed to Australia since World War II will pass 950,000 in the early months of 2023. This brief sets out statistics on the numbers of refugee arrivals in Australia.
Refugee frequently asked questions: get the facts
This page answers common questions and dispels common myths about refugees and people seeking asylum in Australia.
Clear answers to curly questions on refugee policy proposals
Are you advocating for refugees? Here are some suggested answers to some of the curly questions we often hear at the Refugee Council of Australia, based on our three key priorities for 2022.
Timeline of refugees and Australia
This timeline sets out Australia's history of refugee policy and key events in Australia's treatment of refugees.
Family separation and family reunion for refugees: The issues
What are the issues for refugee families in Australia when they are separated from their families? What are the policies in Australia on family reunion?
Refugees in Australia: a quick guide
This is a quick guide for people who want to understand refugee policy in Australia, and how refugees in Australia are treated.
Can the Australian Border Force turn away refugees at the airport?
What are the laws and policy when people apply for asylum at an airport? The laws are complicated, as we found when two Saudi women were turned back at Sydney Airport.
Understanding refugee communities
Who are our refugee communities? ‘Refugees’ describes the situation of people, but it doesn’t define who they are. Australia has many different refugee communities. Whether you are looking to learn...
Australia’s asylum policies
How does Australia treat people seeking asylum? This provides an overview of Australia's asylum policies.
