The report recommends a new, fairer model of complementary protection that simplifies and speeds up the process for seeking asylum. It was developed by Amnesty International, National Council of Churches and the Refugee Council of Australia and has been endorsed by 29 organisations across Australia.

It's difficult to imagine what the $400 million detention centre will be used for, writes Michelle Dimasi.

What happens to asylum seekers while the law runs its course? Robyn Sampson examines the issues.

The immigration minister’s comments about African refugees have compromised Australia’s well-regarded refugee resettlement program, writes Peter Browne.

In 2005 and 2006 the Australian Government asked the Ombudsman to investigate 247 immigration detention cases. Eight published reports contain the results of those investigations. The purpose of this new report is to draw together ten lessons from the referred immigration reports that are relevant to all areas of government. The administrative problems and errors...