Refugees' Human Rights

Migration Amendment (Complementary Protection) Bill 2009

2009-09-24T05:26:32+00:00

Amnesty International welcomes the introduction of the Migration Amendment (Complementary Protection) Bill 2009. We do however have concerns about the wording and substance of the bill. Click through to read our submission.

How to protect victims of female genital mutilation

2009-09-22T06:10:53+00:00

Victims of female genital mutilation will benefit from a complementary protection bill.

Debunking the myth of the refugee ‘queue’

2009-09-18T01:14:09+00:00

Despite the Rudd Government's reforms to immigration policy, Australia is NOT at risk of being 'flooded' with asylum seekers. In fact, Australia's treatment of refugees is still in breach of international human rights standards.

The evils of temporary protection

2009-09-17T05:16:00+00:00

I think the opposition's call for the reintroduction of temporary protection visas is misguided and counter-productive.

Situation dire for refugees in Malaysia

2009-09-04T04:27:51+00:00

Dr Graham Thom recently travelled to Malaysia to investigate the situation for refugees and asylum-seekers in detention there. Many of these people endure horrific conditions and treatment while seeking sanctuary there.

Australians support equal rights for asylum seekers

2009-08-12T01:36:13+00:00

A Nielsen poll commissioned by Amnesty International shows that a clear majority of Australians think all asylum seekers should have the same legal protections.

Inquiry into Migration Amendment (Immigration Detention Reform) Bill 2009

2009-08-04T05:40:20+00:00

Amnesty International supports the passage of this bill, but believes that there is still a long way to go until the Australian immigration detention system is in line with international human rights standards.

Positive Changes for Asylum Seekers

2009-07-02T03:56:36+00:00

New work permit regulations will aid many asylum seekers who are struggling to survive without paid employment.

Zimbabwean Refugees face further hardship in South Africa

2009-07-01T04:21:54+00:00

Incidences of abuse, discrimination and rape are not uncommon for desparate Zimbabwean refugees in South Africa.

One step closer to ending detention debt

2009-06-25T22:31:51+00:00

Amnesty International congratulates the Australian Parliament for passing a bill to end the damaging practice of charging asylum seekers the costs of their detention.