More than 23,000 Afghans have come to Australia – or sought to do so – to escape the Taliban, but although they are escaping the same crisis, their treatment in Australia has varied greatly, depending on their mode and...
Latest publications
Possibilities and impediments to cross-border movement in Afghanistan
This briefing paper canvasses the options for people in Afghanistan to cross borders, after the closure of borders in Afghanistan.
15,000 places for Afghan nationals over four years: Why Australians are disappointed
This briefing sets out seven reasons why the Australian Government's announcement of at least 15,000 places over four years for Afghan nationals from within the existing humanitarian and migration programs caused...
Facilitating humanitarian arrivals in the context of global vaccine inequities
This briefing outlines the steps that State and Federal governments can take to facilitate refugee resettlement in the context of global vaccine inequities.
Further evidence for inquiry into Australia’s engagement in Afghanistan
This further evidence and update on our previous submission to the inquiry into Australia's engagement in Afghanistan drew the Committee’s attention to the urgent need for visa processing priorities to be determined and...
Submission on the performance and integrity of Australia’s administrative review system
The Refugee Council of Australia's submission on the inquiry into the performance and integrity of Australia’s administrative review system emphasised the importance of the AAT remaining independent, adequately...
RCOA Impact Report 2020-21
This report highlights our achievements in the past year in our efforts to promote fairer and more humane refugee and asylum policies and to educate the public about the refugee journey and the important contribution of...
Economic benefits of transitioning refugees from temporary to permanent visas
In 2014 the Australian Government reintroduced a three-year Temporary Protection Visa (TPV) and a new five-year Safe Haven Enterprise Visa (SHEV). The SHEV was designed to encourage refugees to settle in regional areas...
People with disability in immigration detention
This submission focused on the experiences of people with disability in immigration detention and the main issues and concerns they face, and emphasised the need for the Royal Commission to pay particular attention to...
Australia’s engagement in Afghanistan
This submission highlighted key issues relating to Australia's engagement in Afghanistan, including costs, the need for an emergency response, the impacts on disapora communities, and its impact on people from...
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...
Submission to the inquiry into the efficacy, fairness, timeliness and costs of the processing and granting of visa classes which provide for or allow for family and partner reunions
This submission highlights and builds on the many recommendations made in the past six years on how to improve access to family reunion for refugee communities.
