No fair go for the forgotten ‘legacy caseload’ asylum seekers
By Sangeetha PillaiDr. Sangeetha Pillai writes about the story of Zaki Haidari and how he got caught up in Australia’s ‘legacy caseload’ legal limbo.
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Arrival
By Angela CostiAngela Costi’s poem considers how the stories of newly arrived people can be undermined by legal definitions, how Australia’s migration law is designed to keep them in a state of ‘arrival’.
Human Rights Should be at the Heart of Australia’s COVID Response
By Lee CarnieThis sidelining of human rights makes it easier to subordinate human rights as less important than economic interests, writes Lee Carnie.
The System Will Live On
By Zara GudnasonZara Gudnason reflects on the inadequacies of the system in protecting the most vulnerable and the tragedy that can occur when crucial services are under-resourced.
Protection Against Unemployment is a Human Right
By Mikele PrestiaIt is clear, now more than ever, that the Federal Government’s policy approach towards unemployment benefits — as a social good and a human right — warrants public scrutiny.
beside the glass Coolamon, inside a sheepish cabinet
By Joseph GleesonJoseph Gleeson takes us to the year 2035 or 2038, as the leader of the Refugee Council of Australia waits for the Prime Minister to finish speaking.
Human trafficking: Twenty years on from the Palermo Protocol, how do we account for progress?
By Marie Segrave and Shih Joo TanCompanies are facing increased scrutiny over modern slavery, but where do we stand on human trafficking?
Creative Storytelling is a Tool for Self-Determination
Angus Smith in conversation with Jeanine HouraniJeanine Hourani reveals why it takes a story to displace a story.
Australia should prioritise rights as Asia battles COVID-19
By Elaine PearsonWe need to persistently press abusive leaders to end violations.
COVID-19 and the unravelling of refugee protection
By Alison FrancisAs nations turn inward in response to COVID-19, the institutions safeguarding refugees face an uncertain future.