Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

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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Human displacement remains at record levels – UNHCR report

15 June 20260 comments

Human displacement remains at a record high despite a slight drop in the numbers people forced to flee their homes, according to a new report from the UN’s refugee…

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Migrant, refugee communities growing anxious over Iran war, cost-of-living and migration narratives – survey finds

2 June 20260 comments

Levels of anxiety are rising among emerging refugee and migrant communities in Australia because of the conflict in the Middle East, increasingly negative political narratives around migration and the…

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Exclusive – New global database aimed at helping stateless people

19 May 20260 comments

A new world-first legal database has been created to help stateless people achieve positive human rights outcomes, including residency and citizenship.
The ‘Global Caselaw Database on Statelessness’ has been established…

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Afghan baby evacuee becomes an Aussie citizen

14 May 20260 comments

The first baby born among the cohort of Afghan refugees who were airlifted out of Kabul and resettled in Australia following the return to power of the Taliban in…

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March 2025

Refugee’s epic story of dashed dreams

31 March 20250 comments

An Afghan refugee has written a visceral and revealing book that reveals the practical and emotional plight of his...

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What the federal budget means for multicultural Australia

26 March 20250 comments

The 2025 federal budget will see continued support for refugee settlement, but the migrant intake will shrink as the...

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Syrians call for peace in their homeland

19 March 20250 comments

Victoria’s Syrian community has held a peace vigil on the steps of Parliament House to call for an end to...

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Are refugees the answer to Australia’s skills shortages?

18 March 20250 comments

Opinion: By Dr Vanda Fortunato, AMES Chair Tropical Cyclone Alfred was just another reminder that extreme weather events...

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