The Australian government announced on Nov. 13 that it had reached a resettlement deal with U.S. President Barack Obama's administration for some of the refugees detained at two remote Pacific ...

Australia’s policy towards refugees and asylum seekers stands at a critical juncture. Global displacement is at record highs and many countries are retreating from their responsibilities.

Refugee advocates hold signs as they protest against the detention of asylum seekers being held at Australian-run offshore detention centers located on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island, and the ...

Human Rights Watch has long documented Australia’s mistreatment of refugees. However, these laws mark a new low and risk further undermining the country’s obligations under international law.

UNHCR today welcomed the arrival of 376 refugees in Australia from Lainé refugee camp, Guinea, including a majority of families headed by women. The group of mainly Liberian nationals were referred by ...

Australia has the experience, resources, and civil society needed to shape a more humane and effective refugee system. Four key areas are ripe for reform. Labor now has the political clout to ...