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Words matter: Corrosive narratives dehumanise refugees
The way we talk about other human beings matters. We may use hurtful language. We may deny them their identity by giving them numbers or names that are not their own names. We can assign them identities based on the name of the boat that arrived in, seeking refugee...
Another 45 people released due to high court ruling on indefinite detention as Coalition plays hard ball on ‘patch-up’ bill
Paul Karp, Chief political correspondent, The GuardianMon 27 Nov 2023 19.22 AEDT Australian Border Force alleges four people previously released have breached their visa conditions. Peter Dutton has accused Labor of a “patch-up” job on its response to the high court...
Refugee Council welcomes the historic High Court ruling finding indefinite immigration detention unlawful
Refugee Council of Australia, 9 November 2023 The Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA) has welcomed the High Court’s decision that has found indefinite immigration detention to be unlawful and unconstitutional in cases where there is no prospect of people being...
St Mary’s BASP Trivia Night – Fri 6 Oct 2023
St Mary’s Hampton online trivia event in support of the Brigidine Asylum Seekers Project is back on Friday 6 October 2023. We aim to provide a fun night for you and your friends and raise money for a good cause. We’d love your support. To take part, sign up as a team...
I’m a refugee in Australia. I’m walking 1,000km to ask the PM for a fair go
Neil Para (Union of Australian Refugees) shared an update on 'I’m a refugee in Australia. I’m walking 1000km to ask the PM for a fair go'. Join Neil in petitioning our Prime Minister here My name is Neil. I’m walking 1000km to ask the Prime Minister for fairness for...
BASP Discussion Session – Wed 30 Aug 2023
A BASP Discussion Session with be held at 2pm–3.30pm on Wednesday 30 August 2023 at 54 Beaconsfield Parade Albert Park VIC. How have Immigration Ministers and the Public Service interacted to enact Cruel Care to people seeking protection in Australia? An opportunity...
