UNHCR legal observations on the UK Illegal Migration Bill: 'would breach the UK’s obligations under the Refugee Convention... and would significantly undermine the international refugee protection system.' refworld.org/docid/6417e667…

Our latest monthly wrap is up! Read the latest news on asylum policy, news and research here 👉 buff.ly/41aJkJ2

Dr Emilie McDonnell discusses the UK's Illegal Migration Bill and how it compares to Australia's asylum policy in our latest commentary piece. Read more here 👉 buff.ly/43vpCtC

Offshore processing is at odds with the foundations of the asylum system, with international repercussions, says Filippo Grandi Australia for UNHCR. But we can turn this around.

Refugee Council of Australia coordinates a review of Australia's refugee response using new Refugee Response Index Framework, which provides a multi-dimensional measure of responses to refugees and people seeking asylum. Read more from Louise Olliff here 👉 buff.ly/3mRxzZP

Revised Resettlement Handbook unhcr.org/resettlement-h…

The good, the bad – and the rest – for refugee policy. Read our #Budget23 breakdown and also check out Refugee Council of Australia , Amnesty International Australia 🕯 ASRC for sector views lnkd.in/g3i8WxY4

Our latest monthly wrap brings you the latest news on refugees and people seeking asylum from the media, the courts, policy and new publications. Read the wrap here 👉 buff.ly/3o93B3P

We are speaking on the Migration, Pathway to Nation Building Inquiry today about expanding the humanitarian program and the contributions of refugees. Watch live here aph.gov.au/News_and_Event… #Auspol

Our latest #commentary from the Director of Policy and Research Refugee Council of Australia, Rebecca Eckard, discusses the Status Resolution Support Service (SRSS) program and the 15,000 people living in poverty due to its shortcomings. Read the full piece here 👉 buff.ly/3P3OYds

As Madeline Gleeson explains, offshore processing was not meant to stay in place for long; and yet.... theguardian.com/australia-news…

The last remaining refugee on Nauru was recently evacuated to Australia. But the Albanese Government will still spend $350m per year to keep Nauru open in a 'state of readiness'. Read more | BBC News (World) bbc.com/news/world-aus…

The Illegal Migration Bill, which has now been passed by Parliament is at variance with the UK’s obligations under international human rights and refugee law. unhcr.org/news/press-rel…

Today marks a decade since then PM Kevin Rudd's infamous announcement. #10yearstoolong

Our September monthly wrap is out! Read the latest in refugee policy, research and news here 👉 buff.ly/3EyL2dT

Is the use of hotels as alternative places of detention a positive move for Australia's border enforcement policy? Nicholas George Carroll discusses this question, along with other potential options in our latest commentary piece. Read it here 👉 buff.ly/3tcGmrV

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Our December monthly wrap is out, bringing you updates from the media, policy and research. Read more here 👉asyluminsight.com/round-ups/2023…

Our latest commentary piece from Professor Philomena Murray and Dr Claire Loughnan discusses the harmful narrative seen in the media in the wake of the recent High Court decision regarding indefinite detention. Check it out here 👉 buff.ly/48sj3tn

Our latest commentary piece shares the experience of Moses Uliny, founder of the PASS Project. Read this touching piece here: buff.ly/4dTOPTI