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Nobody Left Behind

We are experiencing an unprecedented global crisis that affects us all. The Morrison government has responded decisively yet it has left behind almost 1.1 million temporary visa holders including hundreds of thousands of people seeking asylum and refugees. When people can’t buy food, can’t pay their rent, can’t buy critical medicines, they can’t stay safe. That puts them and their families as well as the broader community at risk. We can leave nobody behind.

Fatma's story

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Fatma’s Story: A family left behind

Fatma is a mother of four children, including Jasmin. Both Fatma and her partner lost work when Covid-19 hit Australia, and being in the process of seeking asylum, none of her family are eligible for support from the...

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