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Aust asylum seeker claims drop by 24 per cent despite increase in global refugees

There's been a dramatic spike in asylum seeker claims across the developed world. But despite numbers being at their highest in more than a decade, Australia's number of asylum seeker claims dropped by 24 per cent.

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Christian churches offer sanctuary to asylum seekers after welfare payment cuts

Asylum seekers in Australia for medical treatment and facing possible return to offshore detention are once again being offered sanctuary by Christian churches.

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'Like sitting on the edge of hell': October deadline for asylum seekers causing depression

An asylum seeker facing deportation ahead of a strict October deadline for protection claims has told SBS News the process is causing anxiety and depression for those affected.

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'Asylum sneakers' raising funds for kids shoes

It's called "asylum sneakers" - a plan to use the popularity of the World Cup to raise money for football boots for child asylum seekers.

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Canada a suitable option for Australia's asylum seekers, Labor says

Labor MP Anthony Albanese has suggested Canada could be a suitable country for Australia to enter into an agreement to resettle asylum seekers.

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This is what it's like to be an LGBTIQ+ asylum seeker in Australia

LGBTIQ+ people seeking asylum in Australia face a unique set of challenges and often find themselves isolated in a new country, say a support group working to change that.

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Refugees, asylum-seekers face escalating struggle for homes in their new home

Refugees and asylum seekers in high-income countries struggle to find stable, affordable housing, which can negatively affect their health. A Flinders University study has identified barriers like language, lack of rental references, and discrimination are affecting migrants seeking homes in their…

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'Hypocritical': Government moves to curb some Iranian visas after footballer asylum cases

Critics accuse the government of concealing the "true effect" of the changes, arguing they would prevent people from seeking refuge.

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Major parties refuse to permanently resettle hundreds of refugees and asylum seekers ahead of election

More than 500 refugees will be left in limbo after Labor and the Coalition refused to commit to more places in overseas resettlement programs.

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Evans: Suspending asylum applications 'balanced'

Immigration Minister Chris Evans says suspending the processing of asylum applications from Sri Lanka and Afghanistan is 'balanced', as concerns over discrimination and human-rights commitments grow.

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