Denied and Deported will seek to explore ways in which churches and individuals might engage with and advocate for asylum seekers, working for welcome in Australia’s current climate of unwelcome.
In December 2014, new laws were passed which brought significant changes for people seeking asylum in Australia. Though the passing of these laws initially meant the release of many from Australia’s detention centres, they look set to open the way for many to be returned to places from which they have sought protection, without having had a fair hearing of their protection claims.
Speakers will include:
- Pamela Curr (Asylum Seeker Resource Centre)
- Jill Ruzbacky
Endorsing Organisations include:
- Victorian Council of Churches
- Churches of Christ Vic/Tas
- Asylum Seeker Network
- Churches of Christ Community Care
- Uniting Church Synod of Victoria and Tasmania
- Urban Neighbours of Hope
- Surrender
Where to Attend
What: Denied & Deported: Responding to Australia’s treatment of asylum seekers
When: 20 February 2015 … 6-8pm
Where: Wesley Uniting Church – 148 Lonsdale St, Melbourne
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