For over a decade, thousands of people seeking refugee protection have lived in limbo. Many have been without work rights or access to basic support. Resolving the immigration status to provide safety for the 7,000 individuals subject to the unfair Fast Track process and 900 others subjected to offshore processing in Nauru and Papua New Guinea (and now in Australia) is needed. Given the dreadful conditions people have endured and the decade of uncertainty, it is time for swift and fair resolutions so they can rebuild their lives.
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