Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Fall of a dictator – is this end of Iran’s regime

4 March 20260 comments

Neda Zeyghami is part of Australia’s Iranian diaspora. In this opinion piece, she examines the emotional and political realities of witnessing upheaval in one’s homeland, and questions what the…

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Ukrainians resolute four years after the invasion

26 February 20260 comments

Ukrainian Australians remain resolute in support of their homeland as this month marks four years since Russia’s invasion.
Melbourne-based Ukrainian community leader Maru Jarockyj said Australian Ukrainian communities were continuing…

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Landmark Adelaide conference to give refugee communities a voice 

26 February 20260 comments

A landmark conference is set to give refugee communities in Australia a voice in policy development and civic conversations that affect their lives.
The second Refugee Communities Association of Australia…

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Tuvaluan couple begin new life in Australia

25 February 20260 comments

A Tuvaluan couple have taken their first steps towards building a new life in Australia just days after arriving in Melbourne under the Falepili Mobility Pathway Program.
Tevesi Saila who…

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Former refugees supporting new arrivals to find jobs

23 February 20260 comments

Five migrants and former refugees who sought help to find employment after arriving in Australia are now part of a team successfully supporting newly arrived refugees and migrants build…

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Human rights protection the key to social cohesion

23 February 20260 comments

Australia needs a Human Rights Act as social cohesion frays and we live lonelier, less connected lives, according to one Australia’s leading human rights advocates.
Hugh de Kretser, the President…

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Economic impact of migration revealed in new report

18 February 20260 comments

By Joshua Tyrell According to a new report from the European Parliament, across the world, more than 160 million people...

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June 2025

Migration should be part of the post-election conversation

3 June 20250 comments

Opinion – Vanda Fortunato, Chair AMES Australia In the aftermath of Labor’s decisive election victory, there has been...

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May 2025

New book on history of migration has lessons for present

28 May 20250 comments

A new book argues that migration has been essential to the survival of the human species. Oxford University academic...

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Rethinking the notion of ‘brain drain’

27 May 20250 comments

Rather than a ‘brain drain’, the outward flow of talent may actually act as a driver of economic expansion, enhanced...

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