Australia has been selective in implementing its international obligations, according to Jane McAdam.

Community based asylum seekers, or 'refugee claimants', arrive in Australia with valid documentation and apply for asylum after arrival. While the difficulties they experience are well understood by those who work to support them, until recently there has been little documented evidence of their circumstances. This report documents findings from a small scale qualitative research...

Andrew Beer and Paul Foley interviewed 434 refugees (permanent protection visa and temporary protection visa holders) about how they navigated the housing market and the impediments they encountered; the use of government and non-government services; and the risk and experience of homelessness.

In this e-brief Sue Harris-Rimmer summarises recent developments and key issues in legal debates about refugee and immigration law in Australia. She provides links to web sites and material covering reports, case law, inquiries and legislation.

As part of its planned humanitarian program, the government allocates places each year to refugees and others with humanitarian needs. This year's humanitarian program allocated 13,000 places for 2005-06, including 6000 places for the resettlement of refugees and 7000 places for the Special Humanitarian Program and protection visas in Australia. This research note outlines Australia's...