This submission expresses our concerns about the amalgamation of the tribunals in the Tribunals Amalgamation Act 2015, including our concerns about the independence of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, and the...
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Submission into the next generation of employment services
This submission begins with the reason refugees are likely to need more intensive employment assistance and the assistance of specialist providers. We then address issues relating to the compliance requirements and the...
Australian advocacy in Geneva
Years of advocacy by the Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA) for greater refugee community representation in international policy discussions culminated in the ground-breaking first-ever Global Summit of Refugees in...
Report on the Annual Tripartite Consultations on Resettlement
The sharp decrease in the number of resettlement places at the time of greatest need and protecting the core function of resettlement as a protection tool were two of the key themes discussed when representatives of the...
Symbols of Hope
‘Symbols of Hope’ is inspired by the tireless work of Paul and Robbin Moulds. In partnering with The Pure Collective, ‘Symbols of Hope’ is a pilot program, which aims to empower people who have fallen through the gaps...
Engaging with UN human rights procedures: A guide for refugee diaspora communities
It is common for refugee diaspora communities to encounter human rights issues when fleeing their countries of origin, however, it is often difficult for these communities and individuals to bring attention to those...
Recent changes in Australian refugee policy
Recent years have seen numerous changes to Australia’s refugee and asylum seeker policies, largely as a political response to an increase in the number of people seeking asylum arriving in Australia by boat. This...
With empty hands: How the Australian Government is forcing people seeking asylum into destitution
This report tells the story of over 30,000 people seeking asylum in Australia, and the Australian Government has, in various ways, denied them access to work, study, income and much-needed health services.
Submission to the inquiry into Australian aid strategic effectiveness
This submission into the inquiry into the strategic effectiveness of Australian Aid makes recommendations to improve the use of aid.
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...
A platform for change: Reforming Australian refugee policy
In 2017, a wide range of actors from across the Australian refugee sector and movement worked together to articulate a platform for reform of Australian refugee policy in 2018 and beyond. This joint platform sets out...
The Social Studio
The Social Studio fosters pathways in fashion and textile design for young people from refugee, asylum seeker and migrant backgrounds. The program offers a practical and creative way for young people to reengage with...
