Australia's refugee policy under scrutiny

Source: AAP

Human Rights Watch has released its report for 2022, and the verdict is not good for Australia. The group says Australia's inaction on climate change and the treatment of asylum seekers are two human rights issues of particular concern. A story by Phillippa Carisbrooke and Deborah Groarke for SBS News, produced by RaySel for SBS Tamil.

Updated 16/01/2022

By Raysel

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