Resources & Links
Definitions
REFUGEE:
1. "Any person who owing to a well founded fear of being persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group or political opinion, is outside the country of his/her nationality and is unable, or owing to such fear, is unwilling to avail himself/herself of the protection of that country."
Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees, 28 July 1951, 189 UNTS 137 .
2. A person whose status has been officially recognized as meeting the requirements stipulated in the Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees, entitling them to the rights listed therein.
ASYLUM SEEKER
A person who has formally applied to be recognised as a refugee by the UNHCR or the country from whom they seek protection.
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Media & Current Affairs
Links to recent media articles, informed opinion pieces and editorials.
Law & Policy
Information on Australian legislation concerning refugees, current government policies on detention and processing as well as our Humanitarian Program.
Reports and Inquiries into Immigration Detention
Reports and inquiries undertaken by Parliament, reports of inspections made by independent human rights bodies and submissions made by NGOs
Statistics
Statistics on asylum seekers, global refugee trends, and detention
Other Refugee Resource Sites
A Just Australia
A Just Australia campaigns for policies toward refugees and asylum seekers that at all times reflects respect, decency and traditional Australian generosity to those in need, while advancing Australia’s international standing and national interests. We campaign for just and compassionate treatment of refugees, consistent with the human rights standards that Australia has developed and endorsed
Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC)
Since opening our doors in June 2001, the ASRC has become the largest provider of aid, advocacy and health services for asylum seekers in Australia. We work directly with asylum seekers, both living in our community and detention, to provide direct aid and support as they seek refugee status in Australia.
Australian Lawyers for Human Rights (ALHR)
Australian Lawyers for Human Rights (ALHR) is a network of Australian lawyers active in practising and promoting awareness of international human rights standards in Australia.
Amnesty International Australia
Graham Thom is Amnesty International Australia's National Refugee Coordinator.
Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC)
The Australian Human Rights Commission is an independent statutory organisation that works to protect and promote the human rights of all people in Australia. We were established by the Australian Government in 1986.
Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC)
The purpose of the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) is building Australia's future through the well managed entry and settlement of people.
The Refugee Action Committee
The Refugee Action Committee is part of a network of concerned citizens around Australia seeking the fair and humane treatment of refugees in Australia. We are working to raise public awareness about the government's obligations to give refuge to asylum seekers and treat them with dignity and humanity.
The Refugee Action Collective
Established in 2000, RAC is a democratic, grassroots activist collective, representing a broad cross section of the community.
As the national umbrella body for more than 130 organisations working with refugees and asylum seekers, the Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA) is actively involved in new research, policy development, information and representation on refugee issues.
Refugee Rights Action Network - Western Australia
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Australia (UNHCR)
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is an impartial, non-political humanitarian organisation mandated by the United Nations to protect refugees and seek ways to help them restart their lives.
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