MEDIA RELEASE: Don't let Labor copy One Nation. The Albanese Government is reportedly considering restricting the work rights and appeal rights of people seeking asylum. We need Labor to know we want compassion, not fear.

MEDIA RELEASE: Labor must not capitulate to Pauline Hanson’s politics of hate

Human rights, refugee and migrant organisations are warning the Albanese Government not to capitulate to Pauline Hanson’s politics of hate by stripping rights from people seeking asylum in an attempt to appear tougher on migration.

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This is so deeply disturbing to read, If it eventuates it would in essence be One Nation now running immigration policy for the Albanese Government and them abandoning migrants and refugees in a desperate attempt to win votes. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08...

Tony Burke delays speech expected to reveal sweeping migration cuts

The ABC understands the cuts to migration numbers are contentious within Labor, but no reason for the delay is given.

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The NSW police power to require the subject of a warrant to open their digital device for a scan is to be extended to routine arrests and stops Police then download device content which includes all past deleted encrypted messages 👇 www.sydneycriminallawyers.com.au/blog/nsw-pol...

NSW Police to Be Given Powers to Access and Download Phone Content on the Beat

The NSW government is introducing laws that would give police officers broad power to compel individuals to provide access to their digital devices for scanning and downloading.

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Saudi Arabia are mass-executing migrants at a rapidly increasing rate. They will host the 2034 FIFA World Cup. www.bbc.com/news/article...

Ethiopians on death row in Saudi Arabia: Prisoners calling the BBC from their cells

Dozens of Ethiopians are awaiting execution - some called the BBC to tell their stories.

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What is the Refugee Convention? How does it work? Why does it still matter 75 years after its adoption? Our new webpage brings together answers, analysis and expert insights. 🔗 www.unsw.edu.au/kaldor-centr... #RefugeeConvention75 #InternationalLaw

The Refugee Convention at 75

Seventy-five years ago, governments agreed on a shared framework to protect people forced to flee. Today, the Refugee Convention continues to shape decisions every day – at borders, in courts and in o...

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Today marks the 75th anniversary of the landmark 1951 Refugee Convention. At the Asylum Seekers Centre, this landmark agreement remains the compass guiding our daily work. Through our practical services, community, and advocacy, we ensure people seeking asylum can rebuild with dignity and respect.

“Our medical team keeps saying, ‘it’s not a ceasefire at all. It’s not even close to being a ceasefire’. We need to advocate... for a true ceasefire in Gaza.” 🔊 Dr Randa Masoud, our medical coordinator in Gaza, describes the current levels of violence and the impact on people and healthcare.

Every day at ASC, we see the real human impact of global displacement and national policies. International protection is a fundamental principle of humanity. Important reading on why the Refugee Convention remains essential today: theconversation.com/at-a-time-of...

At a time of harder borders and ‘ruthless’ rhetoric, the Refugee Convention is more important than ever

Critics claim the groundbreaking treaty, which turns 75 this month, is no longer fit for purpose. Without it, however, there would be chaos.

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Statelessness shouldn't mean a lifetime without rights, security, or a place to belong. It's time for laws that recognise and protect stateless people.

Australia is home to thousands of people who are citizens of nowhere

As a Rohingya person from Myanmar, Asma was denied an official nationality. Migration experts say statelessness, an issue faced by over 8,000 people in Australia, remains poorly understood.

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At a time of harder borders and ‘ruthless’ rhetoric, the Refugee Convention is more important than ever theconversation.com/at-a-time-of...

At a time of harder borders and ‘ruthless’ rhetoric, the Refugee Convention is more important than ever

Critics claim the groundbreaking treaty, which turns 75 this month, is no longer fit for purpose. Without it, however, there would be chaos.

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One month after the 24 June earthquakes in Venezuela, the devastation continues: 🔴 17,907 displaced 🔴 16,740 injured 🔴 5,398 dead In affected areas where our teams are responding, ongoing needs include access to clean water, adequate shelter, and mental health care. msf.me/venezuela-earthquakes

Displacement wouldn’t stop without the Refugee Convention; it would simply become more chaotic and unstable, writes @profjmcadam.bsky.social theconversation.com/at-a-time-of...

At a time of harder borders and ‘ruthless’ rhetoric, the Refugee Convention is more important than ever

Critics claim the groundbreaking treaty, which turns 75 this month, is no longer fit for purpose. Without it, however, there would be chaos.

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Only 38 survivors. People described terrifying conditions at sea. We call for urgent action to prevent further deaths on the Atlantic migration route. https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/latest/atlantic-migration-urgent-action-needed-prevent-more-deaths

Join the Rural Australians for Refugees "Women in Afghanistan and their loss of human rights" webinar on Thursday, 30 July, 7pm. Hear from keynote speaker Eda Tegin and a panel of women with lived experience as they explore the strength and leadership of Afghan women www.facebook.com/events/41216...

Hundreds of healthcare workers came together this month to form the Australian Healthcare Alliance For Palestine. They’ve just launched their Instagram account. Give them a follow here www.instagram.com/aushealthall...

It’s a challenge to try and get Hanson’s immigration policy to add up. www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...

Does One Nation’s migration policy actually add up?

More than one third of voters regard One Nation as the best party to handle immigration. But could their policy work in practice?

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Hundreds of healthcare workers came together this month to form the Australian Healthcare Alliance For Palestine. They’ve just launched their Instagram account. Give them a follow here www.instagram.com/aushealthall...

Join the Rural Australians for Refugees "Women in Afghanistan and their loss of human rights" webinar on Thursday, 30 July, 7pm. Hear from keynote speaker Eda Tegin and a panel of women with lived experience as they explore the strength and leadership of Afghan women www.facebook.com/events/41216...

We call for the immediate release of Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, and the 95 Palestinian healthcare workers who remain detained by Israeli authorities since October 2023.

Israel must release all arbitrarily detained Palestinian healthcare workers | MSF

MSF surgeon Dr Mohammed Obeid has been detained in Israel for more than 600 days, joining 95 Palestinian healthcare workers who remain detained by Israeli authorities since October 2023.

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Our friends at @asrc1.bsky.social have released a horrifying report detailing hunger among asylum-seekers marooned by the Australian government on Nauru.

MEDIA RELEASE: 99% of people seeking asylum Australia has transferred to Nauru are not able to access enough food

Thirteen years after Australia reintroduced offshore processing on Nauru, almost every person seeking asylum interviewed by the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) said they cannot afford enough food...

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The Australian govt's 'offshoring' arrangements for #AsylumSeekers appear to be driven by performative cruelty, racist neglect, and rampant corruption. Are these our 'Australian values', @albomp.bsky.social ? #Nauru #auspol

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Australia spent more than $9m for each asylum seeker held on Nauru last year – so why can’t they afford to buy food?

Asylum seekers Australia sent to Nauru are going hungry, struggling to get clean drinking water www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politic...

Food, water shortages: Asylum-seekers on Nauru going hungry

Asylum seekers in community detention in Nauru are struggling to access enough food and fresh items, a report says.

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Asylum seekers Australia sent to Nauru are going hungry, struggling to get clean drinking water www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politic...

Food, water shortages: Asylum-seekers on Nauru going hungry

Asylum seekers in community detention in Nauru are struggling to access enough food and fresh items, a report says.

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The Australian Government is proposing new laws that would make it harder for people seeking asylum to challenge unfair decisions. The ASRC has lodged a submission opposing the Bill. Deputy CEO, Jana Favero, explains what's changing, why it matters, and what's at stake.

Three other women ended up seeking assistance in another hospital. This is not a ceasefire.

📢 Violence is still affecting people in Gaza, Palestine, every day. On 16 July, our teams at Al-Mawasi healthcare centre received four people injured in an airstrike by Israeli forces. We treated one man before referring him to another facility for more specialised treatment.

Grief www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

Hundreds of refugees feared dead after two suspected shipwrecks off Myanmar: UN

Vessels believed to have departed from Myanmar in late June, with mostly Muslim Rohingya minority onboard

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Dead or Detained? Families in Gaza Search for Their Loved Ones open.substack.com/pub/dropsite...

Dead or Detained? Families in Gaza Search for Their Loved Ones

With over 9,500 missing in Gaza, Palestinians search for family members under the rubble, in the "numbered graves cemetery," or in Israeli prisons.

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The report following the Senate inquiry into offshore processing calls for more transparency and oversight - but it's simply not enough. There must be an end to Australia's inhumane legacy of offshore detention, and the exorbitant cost and corruption that come with it.

Join us live online for When the World Sleeps, a vital conversation on Palestine, genocide, international law and the attempts to sanction and silence those who speak the truth. With Francesca Albanese, Antony Loewenstein and Chris Sidoti. 30 July | 7pm AEST | Zoom Register now: link in bio.