Detention
150 scholars condemn Government on Asylum Seekers
Tony Abbott’s recent statement about morality has caused Australian and International scholars outrage. This lead to two particularly concerned Professors......
Report reveals horrific health risks at Nauru
Asylum seekers housed at Nauru detention centre are vulnerable to some of the worst living conditions. A report which looked......
Government release report on Manus Island incident
Earlier this week Immigration Minister Scott Morrison released the highly anticipated Review into the events of 16 – 18 February......
Renewed calls to close Manus island and Nauru detention centres
A protest was held in Sydney today calling for the closure of the Manus Island and Nauru detention centres. At......
Why is an Australian baby locked up in a detention centre?
Human Rights lawyers have vowed to fight on in the case of baby Ferouz, who was born in a Queensland......
Hunger strike and protesters arrested as Villawood detainee relocation
Eight protesters have been arrested and asylum seekers have commenced a hunger strike as the Government proceeded to relocate detainees......
The Undesirables – life on Nauru as an asylum seeker
On Friday 19th July 2013, it was reported in the Australian media that over 150 asylum seekers had rioted and......
Uniting Church offers sanctuary to Christmas Island children
While the violence in Manus Island continues to unfold the Uniting Church of Australia is taking action on ensuring the......
Ex-migration agent reveals insider secrets from Manus Island
“The script is a farce. We are told to… not talk about third country options, to keep them focused on......
Boycott campaign over detention centre contracts
Last night, about fifteen-thousand people attended candlelight vigils in opposition to the offshore detention of asylum seekers. Today the government......