Statement of condolences on the Passing of Asylum Seekers Centre Patron, Bruce Baird AM
October 05, 2026The Asylum Seekers Centre (ASC) and its community are deeply saddened by the passing of our esteemed patron, Bruce Baird… More
Media
Offshore detention inquiry squanders chance for change
July 03, 2026A parliamentary report, released yesterday, marked the conclusion of an overdue look into Australia’s heartless regime of offshore detention. Tragically,… More
Embrace Unity and Compassion, Not Division and Hatred
June 18, 202618 June 2026 The Asylum Seekers Centre condemns the divisive rhetoric contained in Senator Pauline Hanson’s Press Club speech delivered… More
ASC x AGNSW: Hidden Stories film premiere
June 05, 2026For people seeking asylum in Australia, it can be dangerous to speak publicly about their situation while they await… More
“Profoundly dangerous”: ASC condemns Coalition’s immigration policies
April 14, 2026Sydney, 14 April 2026 — In response to the Coalition’s newly announced immigration policies, the Asylum Seekers Centre warns the… More
From Aussie, Aussie, Aussie, Oi, Oi, Oi to Out, Out, Out: Labor passes temporary visa legislation
March 12, 2026Sydney, 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, 2026Sydney, 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, 2026Sydney, 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, 2026Under the government’s new Bill to strengthen community safety and prevent hate, discrimination and violence, Bill, visas could be cancelled… More
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