Protesters approach the detention centre as detainees take to the roof[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qKmqyFs_k8] Greens Senator-elect Lee Rhiannon speaks at the rally after visiting detainees on November 17 [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoTz1h_Mag0]
Tom Morgan and Vincent Morello, AAP http://news.theage.com.au/breaking-news-national/chaos-as-villawood-detainees-protest-20101117-17xeh.html Detainees started fires, others refused food and five people launched roof protests amid chaotic scenes at Sydney’s Villawood Detention Centre on Wednesday in the wake of an inmate’s suicide. An immigration department spokesman confirmed a mattress had been set alight, while live footage showed chairs and garbage bins […]
Media Release 17 November 2010 While many asylum seekers in stage 3 are expected to end their hunger strike at lunch today, a substantial group are determined to maintain their protest for some time yet. “There is a lot of discussion among the detainees this morning about the best way to continue their protest,” said […]
Media release November 16, 2010 An Iraqi asylum seeker, Ahmad, is believed to have committed suicide at Villawood detention centre around midnight Monday night. Detainees found the man hanging in a bathroom and took him down and eye-witnesses are sure he was dead. Some people are very angry that it took 45 minutes for an […]
On November 11 the High Court ruled in favour of two asylum seekers who had challenged the offshore processing system, which is used to determine whether those who arrive by boat are given refugee status. While the decision is a slap in the face for the government, its legal effect is limited. It does not […]
Media Release November 11, 2010 Refugee groups have welcomed the unanimous High Court decision declaring the present offshore processing invalid. “The court’s decision has confirmed what refugee advocates have been saying all along – that offshore processing is discriminatory and subject to political manipulation. The government should apologise to every asylum seeker whose rights have […]
The mother of the Chinese family, who husband and son were deported on October 29, will remain in Australia until November 19 when a court challenge to her deportation will be heard. The woman is a member of an underground Christian family who will face persecution if she returns to China. There is an outstanding […]
Press Release November 3, 2010 The Refugee Action Coalition today condemned Tony Abbott’s visit to Inverbrackie for stirring anti-refugee and racist sentiments in the community. “The man who once like to boast about his role in undermining One Nation is now openly encouraging the racism and the re-emergence of Hanson’s party,” said Ian Rintoul, spokesperson […]
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