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...
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
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.
Rebuilding a responsive and strategic refugee program: Response to the Australian Government Discussion Paper on the 2021-22 Humanitarian Program
This submission brings together the views of our member organisations, refugee service providers, and refugee communities, ranging from domestic issues to the growing global displacement, especially at a time when a...
A new opportunity for global leadership: Options for Australia’s Refugee and Humanitarian Program in 2019-20
Consultations for the 2019-2020 Humanitarian Program For more than 25 years, the Refugee Council of Australia has been gathering community views on the Refugee and Humanitarian Program. Every year, we conduct a series...
We can and should do more: Intake submission 2018-19
The Refugee Council of Australia's submission into the Department of Home Affair's Discussion Paper on the Humanitarian Program 2018-2019 examines priority needs for resettlement, the need for a larger and more...