Surreal being in the UK as the election has been called with Ogy Simic to meet refugee orgs.

An interesting time to discuss the hopes & possibilities for a more humane approach to refugees & detention policy with Detention Action (& great to reconnect with Graeme after 8 years).

Adelaide Oval?

Navy Blue fortress mate.

➕4️⃣. GET IN!

#Baggers #AFLPowerBlues

It was such an honour to be a part of this conference. To discuss resistance to detention and the similarities between approaches in the US, UK and Australia.

It’s shocking to see how many countries are following our failed & harmful immigration policies.

#Detentionfails

How have we reached this point as a community where we accept such treatment of people? An acceptance of a different set of rules for some.

This is what happens when right wing fear mongering and media obsession is allowed to skew debate and policy. theguardian.com/australia-news…

🎉The ASRC welcomes news the AAT and Fast Track are finally on the scrap heap, leaving behind a legacy of unlawful decisions and untold harm caused to individuals and families. This is a momentous win for fairness and refugee advocacy.👇🏽Media release:
asrc.org.au/2024/05/29/his….

I have seen some of the worst images possible in the last seven months. And yet, what has happened in the last 12 hours again seems to top it all. It is beyond comprehension.

It was an honour to be invited to represent ASRC with Jana Favero 🇮🇹⚽️ at the global conference on Carcerality & Resistance in Edinbourugh, exploring immigration detention as a failed project. Fantastic to connect with scholars and advocates from around the world #DetentionFails

🔔 Ding, dong, the Rwanda plan is DEAD

While we can savour this one victory, remember that this is not enough. There are nearly two thousand people already detained (1/2) 🧵 Zoe Gardner #GeneralElection 2024 #GeneralElection

One “surprise” flight to Rwanda reportedly in the works as a pre-election stunt.

People should never have their rights trampled on for the sake of an election campaign, but that’s what we are facing as Sunak tries to save his failed career by sending refugees to danger. #r4today

As always, an honour to present alongside Behrouz Boochani Ogy Simic discussing resistance to detention and detention as a failed policy P&IR Edinburgh

#detentionfails

The World Refugee Day Telethon, powered by ASRC, is on 20 June. Are you a business or individual that can donate a voucher or experience for this year's auction? We appreciate it's a tough time for everyone right now, but if you can help, please reach out 👉🏼 [email protected]

How pathetic.

What a desperate, divisive attempt to win votes.

Who does Dutton think is building the houses, stimulating the economy, staffing our hospitals, starting businesses, hiring people…..MIGRANTS!

Spot on. “The Labor senator said it would be wrong for all criticisms of the policies of Israel to be labelled as antisemitic “despite those criticisms coming from Israelis or Jews themselves”.
theguardian.com/australia-news…

ICYMI - Last night the Senate passed the Anthony Albanese Govt’s ART bills. This is significant as these bills finally see an end to the flawed AAT and Fast Track’s notorious IAA.

While it’s not law yet (still has to go back to House of Reps) this is a step for fairness and justice.

For Blak Friday this week, how could it not be shout out to Western Arrernte artist Vincent Namatjira?

This week Gina Rinehart failed to make the NGA take down one of Vincent’s portraits of her. It only led more people to see and learn about Vincent’s work!

Nice one Gina!

It's OFFICIAL! 🏟

Australia has been awarded the hosting rights for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026™ 🇦🇺

#WAC2026 #AsianCup2023 AFC

🏳️‍🌈 On IDAHOBIT day, we stand united against discrimination. Explore our latest blog post to uncover the inspiring stories of resilience and courage within the LGBTQIA+ refugee community. Read more at: bit.ly/4bm149O

#budget reply #dutton #budget #budget 2024 #budget 24 #auspol

“Labor’s deportation bill shelved in Senate stand off.” On Wednesday, the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, HRLC, Greens senator David Shoebridge, independent MP Kylea Tink, and two people affected by the proposed laws urged the government to drop the bill.

theage.com.au/politics/feder…

The opposition leader Peter Dutton really has only one playbook - fear and division. Yet again finger pointing at migrants.

It’s a pathetic.

Voters are sick and tired of the dog whistling and want to see vision, solutions and policies.