Asylum seekers
Alternative labels
Refugee status determination
Asylum seekers policy
Report
Indefinite despair: the tragic mental health consequences of offshore processing on Nauru
This report provides independent medical data demonstrating the extreme mental health suffering on Nauru. MSF strongly reiterates its urgent call for the Australian government to end the policy of offshore detention and immediately evacuate all refugees and asylum seekers from Nauru to avoid further deterioration of their health.
Report
Until when? The forgotten men on Manus Island
This report paints a stark picture of a traumatised refugee population which has been hit hard by Australia’s recent healthcare and counselling service cuts, as well as continued threats to their safety.
Briefing paper
After the boats have stopped: refugees stranded in Indonesia and Australia’s containment policies
This brief provides an overview of Australia’s role in stopping refugees leaving Indonesia en route to Australia, and highlights the precarious situation refugees now face in Indonesia.
Report
Australian Human Rights Commission inspection of Christmas Island Immigration Detention Centre: report
This report contains an overview of key observations and concerns arising from the Australian Human Rights Commission’s inspection of the Christmas Island Immigration Detention Centre (CIIDC) in August 2017.
Report
Australian Human Rights Commission inspection of Brisbane Immigration Transit Accommodation: report
This report contains an overview of key observations and concerns arising from the Australian Human Rights Commission’s inspection of the Brisbane Immigration Transit Accommodation (BITA) facility in September 2017.