From today, refugee protection will be made temporary.
People who have been forced to flee their homes will have to wait for 20 years before they can settle here. Even after being recognised as refugees, they will face reviews – and the prospect of removal – every 30 months.
This fundamentally undermines refugee protection. Without stability, it will be harder for refugees to find work, participate in community, and rebuild their lives.
This politics of division makes our society poorer. Our asylum system should instead be one that protects and welcomes women, men, and children forced to flee their homes.
