RCOA Publications Archives - Refugee Council of Australia

Submission into the review of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act

February 28, 2018
Submissions

This submission into the review of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission focuses on the objects of its Act, advocacy, the appointment of the Commissioner and the Board, and thresholds for disclosure.

Submission on managing Australia’s migration intake

February 20, 2018
Submissions

Our submission into the Department of Home Affair's discussion paper on managing Australia's migration intake looked at opening up opportunities for complementary pathways and family reunion within Australia's Migration Program.

Report of 2017 Annual Tripartite Consultations on resettlement (full report)

January 12, 2018
Full text, International reports, Reports

The vast unmet need for refugee resettlement from Africa and the opportunities for communities to engage in the sponsorship of refugees were two of the key themes discussed when representatives of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), governments and NGOs from resettlement states and other inter-governmental bodies gathered in Geneva for the 2017 Annual Tripartite Consultations on Resettlement (ATCR). This is the full report from that meeting.

2018-2019 Pre-Budget submission

December 20, 2017
Asylum Submissions, Settlement submissions, Submissions

On 20 September 2017, the Assistant Minister to the Treasurer called for submissions from individuals, businesses and community groups seeking their views regarding priorities for the 2018-19 Budget. This submission focused on the Refugee and Humanitarian Program, overseas aid, temporary protection, asylum and offshore processing.

Submission on the Settlement Engagement and Transition Support Discussion Paper

December 19, 2017
Settlement submissions, Submissions

The Refugee Council of Australia made a submission on the Discussion Paper by the Department of Social Services (DSS) on the future of the Settlement Grants Program. The paper had been developed to guide sector consultations and provided an opportunity for currently funded Settlement Grant providers and other key stakeholders to provide views and ideas on the proposed changes to the Program before the next funding round.

Rethinking resettlement and family reunion in Australia

December 11, 2017
RCOA Publications

This article outlines the barriers to family reunion for refugees under Australian law and policy and addresses how such policies could be reformed to better facilitate reunification.

New Migration Regulations increase potential for indefinite detention

November 23, 2017
Asylum facts, Asylum Reports, Detention, Hot Topics, Latest News, Reports, Settlement reports

New Migration Regulations took effect on 18 November that could have a very significant impact on refugees, especially those on temporary protection visas. Unless these Regulations are disallowed by the Senate on 27 November, the Regulations will apply to a broad range of temporary visas, including temporary protection and bridging visas.

Strengthening the role of refugee communities in policy development

November 21, 2017
2017, Speeches

Paul Power, CEO of Refugee Council of Australia, and Om Dhungel, Working Group Member of the NSW Refugee Communities Advocacy Network, shared the stage at the Advancing Community Cohesion Conference at the University of Western Sydney. They spoke from different perspectives about strengthening the role of refugee communities in policy development.

Strengthening the role of refugee communities in policy development

November 21, 2017
Speeches

Bright Ideas: DriveTime Program

November 15, 2017
Bright Ideas, RCOA Publications

The DriveTime program helps people on humanitarian visas gain confidence behind the wheel. The program provides English driving support and driving practice with volunteer mentors, for learner drivers to help them obtain NSW driving licence.