RCOA has provided detailed feedback to the Australian Government on directions for the Refugee and Humanitarian Program through consultation processes each year since 1984 and written submissions each year since 1987...
Intake submissions: our annual submissions into the Refugee and Humanitarian Program
Every year, the Refugee Council of Australia makes an annual submission to the Australian Government on the priorities and composition for Australia's Refugee and Humanitarian Program. This 'intake submission' outlines key trends and needs in refugee protection.
Intake submissions
Realising Australia’s Positive Vision and Global Leadership on Refugee Resettlement and Complementary Pathways: Response to the Australian Government Discussion Paper on the 2024-25 Humanitarian Program
Established in 1981, the Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA) is the national peak body for people from refugee and asylum seeking backgrounds and the organisations and individuals who work with them. RCOA consults...
Key Points on Australia’s Humanitarian Program 2024-25 Discussion Paper
The Department of Home Affairs is currently seeking public submissions on Australia’s Humanitarian Program for the 2024-25 financial year.[1] This is an opportunity for refugee community members and supporting...
Opportunities for global leadership: Australia’s role in refugee resettlement and protection
In May 2023, RCOA made a submission to the Department of Home Affairs consultation on the Refugee and Humanitarian Program. Having provided detailed feedback to the Australian Government on directions for the Refugee...
Submission on the 2022-23 Humanitarian Program
This year's submission to the 2022-23 Humanitarian Program focused on rebuilding a principled and strategic program.




