After
By Christy CollinsThis moving story by Christy Collins was shortlisted for Right Now’s Fiction Competition, judged by Anna Funder and Tony Birch.
Tag Archives: boat people
The Rudd/Abbott Refugee Revolution
By Spencer ZifcakSpencer Zifcak explains why Australia’s asylum seeker policy misses the scale of the global refugee tragedy, disregarding both the humanity of asylum seekers and Australia’s international responsibility.
Can Social Media Campaigns Solve Real Life Problems?
By Sarah GeorgeSarah George, co-ordinator of the national education program “Five Facts You Didn’t Know About ‘Boat People’”, tackles social media, online protesting and planning a popular campaign.
Panic – Mid-Week Review
By Sonia NairIn Panic, David Marr chronicles the use of fear in recent years by Australian politicians and the media, and paints a grim picture of more to come, writes Sonia Nair.
Balan’s story
By Tom GreenwoodTom Greenwood has directed a short film about the story of Balan, a Sri Lankan Tamil asylum seeker living in western Sydney.
Fleeing into persecution: sending women to PNG
Papua New Guinea is ranked 134 out of 147 in the UNDP’s Gender Development Index. Given that Australia accepts refugees from PNG on the basis of gender-based violence, Angelica Neville argues that the Australian Government will be sending female asylum seekers into harm’s way.
Interviews with refugees
By Asher HirschAsher Hirsch interviews three young men from refugee backgrounds. Read their inspirational stories.
Is a regional solution for asylum seekers possible?
By Asher HirschWhile the Expert Panel on Asylum Seekers continues to recommend a regional solution for asylum seekers, Asher Hirsch questions whether such a task is possible.