Thousands of asylum seekers who came to Australia more than a decade ago are facing serious hardship and destitution in our community. Most were rejected under the ‘Fast Track’ procedure, which Labor has acknowledged was unfair and inefficient. They are still waiting for their cases to be decided.
The government’s re-election this year offers a window of opportunity to address this injustice and put an end to the suffering of so many individuals and families stuck in limbo.
Reasons to join the vigil – part of #EndTheWaiting (https://www.endthewaiting.com/):
- Demand that the government immediately provide a pathway to permanency for all asylum seekers failed by Australia’s unjust system, including those processed under Fast Track
- Ensure that all asylum seekers have work rights while their claims are processed
- Issue one visa that lasts until a claim is resolved, ending the need for repeated applications for renewal
At the vigil we will hear from asylum seekers and local political and community leaders, sending a simple, quiet and powerful message that it’s time for action.
“I was a stranger, and you welcomed me.” (Matthew 25:35)
These words should shape our nation’s policies.
For more information, email BASP