After months of community consultations and refining of recommendations, RCOA has released its submission to the Australian Government on the 2008-09 Refugee and Humanitarian Program. The submission canvasses many issues, including the size and composition of the humanitarian intake, family reunion for refugees, employment issues, housing, language services, international cooperation and Australian support for UNHCR. The submission has been presented to the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Chris Evans, and DIAC and provides the basis for RCOA’s advocacy with government this year.