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

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

MEDIA RELEASE: “The government should feel ashamed” as Anti-Fairness Bill passes

September 04, 2025

SYDNEY, Thursday 4 September 2025 — The passing of the Albanese government’s bill to strip legal protections from people it plans… More

“Cruel, callous, and cowardly”: Albanese government signs secret deportation deal

August 30, 2025

SYDNEY, Saturday 30 August 2025 — In response to the Albanese government’s move to sign a secret $400 million deportation… More

Asylum Seekers Centre announces Elijah Buol OAM as new CEO

July 14, 2025

The Asylum Seekers Centre is delighted to announce the appointment of Elijah Buol OAM as its new CEO.  Elijah brings… More

Statement: Australia must take urgent, concrete action to halt the Israeli Government’s military offensive in Gaza and ensure the unfettered delivery of aid at scale

May 30, 2025

The Asylum Seekers Centre is currently supporting individuals and families who have fled Gaza. We are witnessing firsthand the extreme… More