Green Issue

Although consideration of refugee issues can be divisive, conversations that present neglected facts and celebrate refugee stories can change minds

No one wants to be a refugee. But why are they so demonized in Australia, at least the non-white ones? It traces back to colonialism and capitalism.

Australia has a long history of dehumanizing and denigrating non-white people, most recently asylum seekers arriving by boat

Writing as a path toward hope while teaching asylum seeker children on Christmas Island

Although the recent election provides a glimmer of hope for asylum seekers, we must continue pressuring the government to end the punitive approach

The absolutely shameful treatment of Iranian refugee Ned Kelly, a victim of Australia’s seemingly bipartisan punitive refugee policy

A chance encounter with two detainees led to a family taking up their case and then a continuing friendship that has enriched the lives of all concerned

Officially, climate refugees don’t exist, but they will be rapidly multiplying in the years to come

CARAD provides critical services and for many is the service of last resort for asylum seekers, refugees and detainees in WA

Balance of Power in action and a landmark on-Country court case

A missed opportunity for leadership in the disability space, pondering the climate bill and the nuclear threat, welcoming new Greens MPs and advocating for Julian Assange

Advocating public service pay rises, involving in environment/climate issues and thinking how best to tackle youth justice and housing and homelessness problems