Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Between fear, grief, and resolve: How Iranian-Australians are living through challenging times

3 February 20260 comments

Iranian Australian Neda Zeyghami writes about how her community is coping with the confronting events in their homeland.
For many Iranians in Australia, the latest escalation of violence in Iran…

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Migrants, refugees embrace Australia Day, survey finds

25 January 20260 comments

A large majority of migrants and refugees new to Australia plan to become citizens and believe it is important to celebrate Australia Day, according to a new survey.
Most newcomers…

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Opinion – Putting the migration debate in perspective

20 January 20260 comments

Melinda Collinson, CEO AMES Australia
Time and again throughout Australian history migrants have been demonised during times of hardship.
In recent months they have been directly blamed for Australia’s housing crisis…

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Worrying political trends on the horizon for 2026

16 January 20260 comments

Last year was a terrible one for humanitarianism, and 2026 is shaping as even worse.
A depressing litany of wars and negative geopolitical trends, as well as the continuing erosion…

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Venezuelans in Australia express hope and fear for their homeland

8 January 20260 comments

Venezuelans in Australia have “mixed emotions” about the US air strikes on Caracas and the kidnapping and arrest of President Nicolas Maduro.
Many are celebrating the arrest of Maduro, who…

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Refugees settling well in regional Australia – study finds

23 December 20250 comments

The settlement of refugees in regional Australia is a success story with refugee families building successful lives and regional communities benefitting from their presence, a new research report has…

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August 2025

A decade of migrant sea rescues

6 August 20250 comments

The recent death of up to 70 migrants in a shipwreck off the coast of Tobruk, Libya, has highlighted the...

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July 2025

Language student now giving back as a volunteer

29 July 20250 comments

An international student who struggled to talk to his classmates because of a lack of confidence in his English skills...

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The argument for unfettered global migration

29 July 20250 comments

A new book argues that global migration is a driver of prosperity and peace, and has always been essential to...

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Humanitarian aid cuts to devastate the lives of millions

29 July 20250 comments

As many as 11.6 million refugees and displaced people face losing access to direct humanitarian assistance from UNHCR this...

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