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Australia could face waves of ‘climate refugees’

In the wake of Federal Cabinet’s climate change policy negotiations, a topic less discussed is what will happen when a mass of migrants flood Australia’s shores after being displaced because of climate...

Rally outside Melbourne detention hotel

Dozens of protesters have rallied outside a Melbourne hotel being used to detain refugees after a COVID-19 outbreak escalated, with more than one-third of detainees testing positive for coronavirus.

Refugee support group appeals to caring Canberra

With the continuing impact of Coronavirus, the need of asylum seekers and refugees for support to pay their rent and meet living costs is escalating.

High Court rejects Tamil girl’s appeal bid

The High Court has refused to hear an appeal on behalf of a four-year-old girl whose Tamil family are fighting to avoid deportation.

Afghans on brink of crisis: refugee agency

More Afghans are likely to flee their homes due to escalating violence, the UN refugee agency warns, as the Taliban take control of more territory in response to the withdrawal of US-led foreign forces.

Sick Tamil refugee detained for 11 years

A Tamil refugee who has been in Australian immigration detention for 11 years is pleading for freedom while being treated for blood cancer.

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