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From Aussie, Aussie, Aussie, Oi, Oi, Oi to Out, Out, Out: Labor passes temporary visa legislation

March 12, 2026

Sydney, 12 March 2026 — Following the passage of a new law which creates powers to temporarily block travellers from… More

“Duplicity defined”: Labor seeks to block temporary visa holders

March 10, 2026

Sydney, 10 March 2026 — In response to news that the Australian government is introducing new rules to block people… More

Iranian footballer visas welcome, but protection must extend beyond the spotlight

March 10, 2026

Sydney, 10 March 2026 — In response to news that the Australian government has granted humanitarian visas to five Iranian… More

New Bill risks undermining human rights for people seeking asylum

January 20, 2026

Under the government’s new Bill to strengthen community safety and prevent hate, discrimination and violence, Bill, visas could be cancelled… More

Human Rights Day 2025: Course correcting Australia’s human rights legacy

December 10, 2025

Written by Mark Johnson, Advocacy Lead at Asylum Seekers Centre Every year on 10 December, Human Rights Day gives us… More

SRSS: The gutted lifeline

November 05, 2025

In Australia today, people seeking asylum are locked out of the mainstream systems most of us rely on in times… More

New report exposes deepening poverty crisis among people seeking asylum

October 13, 2025

Sydney, 13 October 2025 – A new report from the Asylum Seekers Centre (ASC) has revealed thousands of people seeking… More

Statement on the passing of the Albanese Government’s Anti-Fairness Bill

September 04, 2025

Today, the Asylum Seekers Centre stands in deep disbelief as we witness the Albanese government pass legislation that strips away… More

Homelessness and the search for safety

August 05, 2025

Homelessness and the search for safety Each year during Homelessness Week, we ask ourselves: what does it mean to be… More