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Let Them Stay! – Don’t Return Refugees & Asylum Seekers to Abuse on Nauru

February 2, 2016

We have it confirmed the High Court decision regarding offshore detention on Nauru will be this Wed, the Refugee Action Collective Vic PROTEST WILL BE THURSDAY. Which ever way the decision goes, the injunction preventing the return of asylum seekers to Nauru will be lifted (though lawyers will get 72 hrs notice of removals). The protest is at 5.30pm Thursday 4/2/16 in front of the State Library (Cnr Swanston and Lonsdale St). Come along and add your voice to support…

The faces of the babies Australia wants to send back to ‘hell’ on Nauru

February 2, 2016

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News

Time to let the Australian Government know what you think of this horrific plan as told in The Age (2/2/15) Call or email Senator Dutton’s office (02) 6277 7860 or Peter.Dutton.MP@aph.gov.au http://www.theage.com.au/federal-politics/political-n(02) 6277 7860ews/the-faces-of-the-babies-australia-wants-to-send-back-to-hell-on-nauru-20160201-gmirsb.html

How the High Court enabled indefinite detention

January 20, 2016

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As published in “The Age” this article outlines the cruelty of the High Courts decision to effectively allow “imprisonment” of people genuinely seeking asylum in Australia. Read more here

Palm Sunday 2016: Walk for Justice for Refugees. March 20, 2016

January 19, 2016

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Past Events

Palm Sunday 2016 Poster Download Palm Sunday Leaflet Download Pick up points for Palm Sunday materials 2016 (For those who want to collect posters and fliers. ) 2.00pm, 20/3/16. State Library cnr Swanston and Latrobe street. Speakers for the Melbourne event include: Daniel Webb – Human Rights Law Centre (State Library) Nazir Yousafi – Refugee & President Victorian Afghan Associations Network (State Library) Senator Sarah Hanson Young – Australian Greens (State Library) Interfaith Panel: Rabbi Jonathan Keren-Black – The Leo…

World Refugee Day – Sunday 21 June @2pm at City Square, Melbourne

June 15, 2015

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Archived Press Releases, Uncategorized

On Sunday 21 June in the Melbourne CBD there will be a series of Pop-Up Protests and a Finale program protesting Australia’s treatment of refugees and asylum seekers. Join us to call on our politicians to STOP THE CRUELTY, and to protect, not punish refugees. The main event is at 2pm in the City Square – the Finale program of speakers, performance and music, includes Corinne Grant, Rod Quantock, L-FRESH, Les Thomas and other musicians. Bring a placard or banner – Stand Up…