This paper investigates employment transitions for humanitarian migrants and offers insights on the patterns and key drivers of the transition from income support payments to paid employment as a main income source. It makes findings in areas such as participation in English language study, overseas qualifications and early engagement in other studies or job training.

A small number of refugees and people seeking asylum in Australia have been living in precarious visa situations for lengthy periods. Prolonged visa insecurity creates a sub-class of people and has negative impacts on those affected. This paper proposes a policy to enable the regularisation of visa status in certain circumstances would significantly improve outcomes.

Drawing on interviews with seven new permanent residents of Australia who had first sought asylum in Australia more than a decade ago, this report explores the policy shift impacts of being allowed to apply for a permanent visa – the Resolution of Status visa – and provides insights into the experience of receiving this status.

This report examines the human rights events of the previous year around the globe. Governments around the world are being called upon to demonstrate their commitment to human rights, democracy, and humanitarian action. It finds that many have failed the test. The Australia report covers the treatment of children in the criminal justice system and...

This report summarises the findings of the inquiry into the Bill, which aims to address legal and operational challenges in Australia's migration system concerning the removal of non-citizens. The committee recommends that the Senate pass the Bill, accepting that the proposed measures are necessary to maintain the integrity of the migration system.