Amnesty has called on the Australian Government to commit to increasing the Humanitarian Program to 30,000 places.
Author Archives: Ry Atkinson
Legality of all of Australia’s APODs (including MITA/BITA/AITA) now at centre of Federal Court battle
A two-day hearing in the Federal Court of Australia in Melbourne has closed today with dramatic revelations that question the legality of many immigration detention facilities in Australia.
Myanmar: Military’s Use of Banned Landmines in Kayah State Amounts to War Crimes
The landmines laid by the Myanmar military have killed and seriously injured civilians and will have significant long-term consequences.
Federal Court to hear case on unlawful hotel detention of refugee, Mostafa (Moz) Azimitabar
A two-day hearing in the Victorian Federal Court begins today to challenge the legality of the APODs.
Joint Statement: Pacific Leaders’ Endorsement for ICJ Advisory Opinion Bid Must Spur Global Groundswell
In the statement, the alliance acknowledged that this must first-step must be the catalyst for a global groundswell of support ahead of the UN General Assembly in September.
Submission: A New Equality Bill for New South Wales
Amnesty welcomes the creation of an Equality Bill for NSW.
Ensuring the inclusion of trans, gender diverse and intersex people in sport
FINA’s decision is a breach of the human rights of the athletes that this policy will impact directly, but it also sends a dangerous message to trans, gender diverse and intersex people that they are not welcome.
Submission: the Australian Human Rights Commission’s Inquiry Into the Use of Alternative Places of Detention
A submission to the Australian Human Rights Commission’s inquiry into the use of Alternative Places of Detention (APODs).
Submission: Ending Indefinite and Arbitrary Immigration Detention Bill 2021
In it’s submission, Amnesty has supported the changes to the Migration Act 1958 proposed in the Bill, as they address key issues directly and establish a human rights based approach to immigration detention practices.
Amnesty’s Refugee Advisory Group welcomes changes to the Refugee Support Program, but calls on the Government to fully harness community generosity
The Australian Government must ensure Australia’s private sponsorship program is in addition to the existing humanitarian intake.