Statement on behalf of Refugee Council of Australia from CEO Paul Power While the Refugee Council of Australia welcomes the news that the Australian Government will continue to give visa priority to Ukrainians fleeing...
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Detention in Australia: Report to the Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture
In January 2020 and in preparation for the visit of the Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (SPT) to Australia, the Australia OPCAT Network prepared a...
ALP Refugee Policy Commitments in their 2021 National Platform
Refugee Policy Commitments in the 2021 ALP National Platform Compiled by Refugee Council of Australia, this brief outlines, word for word, the relevant commitments in the Australian Labor Party (ALP’s) 2021 National...
Refugee Week 2022 launches with a clear message that it is time to heal
MEDIA RELEASE 16 June 2022 Refugee Week 2022 launches this Sunday 19 June with a focus on “Healing”. A healing that promotes harmony and togetherness in our shared common humanity. We have recently seen the welcome...
Our Letter to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
The Refugee Council of Australia has congratulated Anthony Albanese on his election as Prime Minister and outlined some of the most pressing refugee policies facing his government in our letter below. 23 May 2022 Hon...
Share your views on Australia’s refugee settlement programs
The Department of Home Affairs is currently reviewing Australia’s settlement programs for refugees. This is an opportunity to share your views on Australia’s settlement programs, including the Humanitarian...
What we have learnt from the responses to 2021-22 Additional Senate Estimates Questions on Notice
Compiled and analysed by: Sahar Okhovat The responses to Senate Questions on Notice after the 2021-22 Additional Estimates round were published on 25 March 2022. We analysed the questions put to the Department of Home...
Clear answers to curly questions on refugee policy proposals
Refugee advocates often find themselves stuck for words on how to answer some of the more complex and pressing questions on refugee policy. Here are some suggested answers to some of the curly questions we often hear at...
Three refugee issues requiring urgent change in 2022
Ahead of the Federal Election, the Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA) has outlined three major issues that require immediate attention and action in 2022. ROCA is calling for: Priority 1: Finding real and lasting...
Closure of Park Hotel detention welcome but more refugees need freedom
Today’s release of 23 refugees – eight from Melbourne’s Park Hotel and 15 from other detention centres – is a small but important step towards ending Australia’s cruel punishment of people who sought protection from...
