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"The election of the Albanese Labor government brings an opportunity to end one
of the most detrimental elements of Australian refugee law and policy in the
past decade: the use of temporary visas.
Temporary protection has been the only option available for asylum seekers who
arrived by boat a decade ago and were recognised as refugees. Known as the
“legacy caseload”, these people are caught in a system of law and policy that
keeps them in a state of perpetual limbo.
As the new government committed to end temporary protection, we have just
published a policy brief with the Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law
outlining how this could be achieved.
Our report sets out practical reforms that can be implemented relatively
simply, within existing legislative provisions and with only minimal changes to
policy and regulations.
The 17 recommendations were produced in consultation with refugees and asylum
seekers living on temporary protection visas and bridging visas. We also
consulted civil society, including former and current temporary protection visa
holders and legal groups working with refugees.
The impact of temporary protection and the fast-track system on refugees and
asylum seekers has left many depressed and suicidal. Expectations from those
living on temporary visas and the wider refugee advocates are high and there is
significant apprehension about the transition.
The new government understands it will need to approach reforms carefully. Our
recommendations are accompanied by a trauma-informed strategy to help reduce
mental distress, deterioration and retraumatisation of asylum seekers, while
also increasing community engagement."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
