Australia's response to those fleeing Afghanistan and Ukraine is 'disappointing'

Refugees and people seeking asylum from Afghanistan rally ro protest outside Parliament House in Canberra, Tuesday, February 8, 2022. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas) NO ARCHIVING

Refugees and people seeking asylum from Afghanistan rally protest outside Parliament House in Canberra. Source: AAP

In Australia, there are around 5,000 Afghan refugees who have temporary visas, including those with three-year temporary protection visas or five-year safe haven enterprise visas. Following the approval of 1,700 temporary visas for Ukrainians who fled their country, former Afghan interpreters and temporary visa holders are now urging the federal government to process their visa applications and safely bring their families here.


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