Watch

Palestinian refugees appeal for long term humanitarian visas

Published
Palestinians who have fled the Middle East for Australia are appealing to the Albanese Government to grant them long term humanitarian visas, arguing they should get the same treatment as Ukrainians who escaped the conflict with Russia. Crossbench Senator David Pocock has backed their calls, while criticising Labor's humanitarian aid budget commitment.
Tags
Middle East
Politics
Share

Recommended for you

A composite image of Elon Musk, Gina Rinehart and Harry Triguboff.
A woman in a print-patterned traditional suit speaks as a man in a blue blazer stands beside her.
People walking along a busy train platform in a large city.
Someone scanning an Australian passport at a check-in counter.
A family of four wearing ski gear and surrounded by snow
A couple wearing matching navy shirts stand side by side inside a small restaurant, with a food display and counter behind them.
School children in a queue.
Artwork of Donald Trump set against a background of a US and a UN flag

Get SBS News daily and direct to your Inbox

Sign up now for the latest news from Australia and around the world direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to SBS’s terms of service and privacy policy including receiving email updates from SBS.

Follow SBS News

Download our apps

Listen to our podcasts

Get the latest with our News podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS

SBS World News

Take a global view with Australia's most comprehensive world news service

Watch now

Watch the latest news videos from Australia and across the world