The Real Story Of PNG's 'Shanty Town'
In its weekend edition, The Australian reported that a “settlement” made up of “3000 squatters”…More
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No Lessons Learnt From Cornelia
Writing this article is anathema to every journalistic instinct I’ve learnt in 30 years. It…More
DIAC Knew There Was No Water On Manus
Before the euphemistically named Regional Processing Centre (RPC) on Manus Island was opened in November…More
'We Have Made A Lot Of Friends In The Community'
Nasim Gulzari has made the most of his new life. Since arriving in Australia by…More
The PNG Solution Won't Stop Deaths At Sea
Forget, for a moment, the politics of Kevin Rudd's asylum seeker deal with Papua New…More
The World's Most Welcoming Country?
Kevin Rudd’s new Treasurer Chris Bowen is a former Immigration Minister, so he is well-acquainted…More
How Many Must Die For Us To Show Compassion?
The Australian Government’s administrator on Christmas Island, Jon Stanhope, has made a plea to politicians…More
Refugees Are Not Just A 'Policy' Problem
It’s easy to talk policy and "solutions" when you haven’t actually looked the issue straight…More
Cricket Makes For A Refugee Good News Story
Australian cricket’s six-year search for the next Shane Warne has seen a conga line of…More
Refugees Suffer In The Community Too
Asylum Seekers living in the community on bridging visas are among Australia’s most destitute and…More