Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Social cohesion remains high in Australia despite global and local headwinds

20 November 20240 comments

Australians overwhelmingly continue to view multiculturalism and immigration as benefits to the nation despite rising concerns about housing the cost of living, a new study has found.

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Refugee flying a kite for his future

19 November 20240 comments

Kite flying has always been a part of Mohammad Balkhi’s life.

As a child he would run through the streets of Kabul with his friends sending brightly coloured,… Read Full Article

Humanitarians fear what Trump’s return will mean

11 November 20240 comments

The election of Donald Trump as US President could have a disastrous impact on humanitarian and refugee relief efforts around the globe, agencies and NGOs are claiming.

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Migrant, refugee communities struggle with Australia electoral process – survey

30 October 20240 comments

Newly arrived refugee and migrant communities have a poor understanding of, and low level of engagement in, Australia’s electoral process, a survey of community leaders has found.

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Football: a reflection of Australia’s diversity

30 October 20240 comments

Archie Thompson says football brings people and communities together.

And the former Socceroo has some personal evidence for his assertion. He was born in Papua New Guinea to… Read Full Article

Burundi first nations woman on a mission [FECCA]

24 October 20240 comments

Imelde Sabushimike is the first woman from Burundi’s ethnic minority Twa people to go to university and to become part of the government in her homeland.

Now Burundi’s… Read Full Article

Sector News

December 2014

Scott Morrison offers significant concessions as Senate debates migration bill (ABC)

3 December 20140 comments

The Immigration Minister Scott Morrison is proposing to increase Australia’s humanitarian intake and give work rights...

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November 2014

New Victorian government urged to deliver on its promise to hear needs of migrants, refugees

30 November 20140 comments

The Ethnic Communities Council of Victoria has welcomed the election of a new Labor government in Victoria as an...

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Morrison doesn’t share damning view of UN (The Age)

28 November 20140 comments

Immigration Minister Scott Morrison has dismissed UN criticism of Australia’s asylum seeker policies. A report by the...

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Asylum seekers ‘staying indoors’ after signing Federal Government’s code of behaviour (ABC)

28 November 20140 comments

Asylum seekers living in Australia are staying indoors for fear of breaching the Federal Government’s new “code...

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