family reunion Archives - Refugee Council of Australia

Recent changes in Australian refugee policy

July 7, 2018
Asylum Reports, International reports, Latest News, RCOA Publications, Reports, Settlement reports

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 asylum seekers arriving in Australia by boat. This document summarises some of the more recent policy changes.

We can and should do more: Australia’s Humanitarian Program 2018-19

May 25, 2018
Annual consultations

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 responsive Humanitarian Program, and calls for a community sponsorship initiative and a National Program of Action.

Applying for another temporary protection visa (TPV or SHEV)

March 21, 2018
Legal information, Safe Haven Enterprise Visas, Temporary Protection Visas, Visas

This information is for people who have a TPV or SHEV which is ending soon.

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.

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.

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.

Major party voters support family reunion for refugees, new poll shows

October 3, 2017
Latest News, Media Releases

The vast majority of Australians (including more than three-quarters of voters for both major parties) support the reunion of refugee families separated around the world, according to a new…

How can I travel outside Australia if I have a TPV or SHEV?

September 29, 2017
Legal information, Safe Haven Enterprise Visas, Temporary Protection Visas, Visas

This fact sheet is for people who have TPV or SHEV and would like to travel outside of Australia.

Intake submission on Australia’s 2017-2018 refugee and humanitarian program

May 23, 2017
Annual consultations, Australia's Refugee and Humanitarian Program, Hot Topics, RCOA Publications, Submissions

In April 2017, the Department published a Discussion Paper inviting submissions on the Program. The Refugee Council of Australia provided its submission on 19 May 2017.

Ministerial Directives and family reunion

February 10, 2017
Hot Topics, Living in Australia, Settling in Australia

Ministerial Directive 72 has replaced Ministerial Directive 62, which changes the way family reunion applications by refugees are dealt with. This post explains the change.