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...
7 October 2020
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The impacts of COVID-19 on people seeking asylum and refugees on temporary visas
This briefing focuses on the impacts of COVID-19 on asylum seekers holding Bridging Visas (BVs “A”, “C” and “E”), and refugees on Safe Haven Enterprise Visas (SHEVs) and Temporary Protection Visas (TPVs).
17 July 2020
COVID-19 and humanitarian migrants on temporary visas: assessing the public costs
This paper estimates the impact of COVID-19. It finds that nearly 19,000 refugees and asylum seekers on temporary visas will lose their jobs because of the current economic downturn.
29 July 2020
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Leaving no-one behind: Ensuring people seeking asylum and refugees are included in COVID-19 strategies
Last updated on 9 April 2020 Since mid-March 2020, the Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA) has been hosting regular national meetings with refugee communities, frontline services and advocacy organisations, to discuss...
28 April 2020
Civil Society Open Letter to Prime Minister Scott Morrison
Open letter to Prime Minister Scott Morrison – Nobody Left Behind
The Hon Scott Morrison MP Prime Minister of Australia Parliament House Canberra ACT 2600 Dear Prime Minister, Nobody Left Behind: Ensuring people seeking asylum, refugees and other vulnerable groups are included in...
7 May 2020
