Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Refugee convention marks 75 years under existential threat

30 July 20260 comments

This month marks the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention, which was created in the wake and amid the wreckage of World War II to help people fleeing…

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World Cup stars inspiring young refugees

16 July 20260 comments

In the first week of the current tournament Nestory Irankunda became the youngest player to score for Australia at a World Cup.
He was one a record nine refugees taking…

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Most people support refugee protection – global survey

16 July 20260 comments

Two thirds of people in a new global survey ​back the idea of providing refuge and protection to those fleeing war or persecution.
Support for refugees in 29 countries remains…

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Latino Australians rally to support Venezuela quake victims

10 July 20261 comment

Latin American communities around Australia are rallying to support the victims of the catastrophic earthquake in Venezuela.
Owner of the Papelon café in Melbourne’s Footscray Reveka Hurtado recently held a…

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Refugee Week 2026 – Syrian, Iraqi refugees happy and settling well, survey finds

19 June 20260 comments

Syrian and Iraqi refugees who came to Australia as a result of the conflict in their homelands are overwhelmingly happy with their lives, feeling safe and optimistic about the…

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Socceroos powered by refugees

16 June 20260 comments

Three Socceroos currently representing Australia and the World Cup arrived in Australia as refugees.
Nestory Irankunda, 20, Mohamed Touré, 22, and Awer Mabil, 30 all came to Australia as refugees.
They…

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Latest Articles

May 2026

Canada overhauling skilled migration 

14 May 20260 comments

Canada is set to introduce sweeping changes to its overhaul of its skilled migration system that will include prioritising...

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Federal budget for the future delivered in uncertain times 

13 May 20260 comments

Sweeping changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax are at the heart of the federal government’s ambitious 2026-27...

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UN chief lays out global migration strategy

12 May 20260 comments

Global migration is not a crisis but the world’s collective failure to manage it is, according to the head of...

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April 2026

Trump watch – refugees, migrants living in fear and uncertainty

30 April 20260 comments

The Trump administration continues to cause disruption and upheaval in the US’ migrant and refugee sector. Immigrants are...

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