The Turnbull government is being urged to create an extra avenue to resettle more refugees in Australia through a community sponsorship program.
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The Turnbull government is being urged to create an extra avenue to resettle refugees in Australia through a community sponsorship program.
Launched today, the Community Refugee Sponsorship Initiative (CRSI) is calling on government to create a system that allows the generosity of ordinary Australians to flourish, welcoming refugees into our communities.
The settlement of refugees in Eltham sparked far-right protests. But locals presented a different vision of Australia
Humanitarian migrants from eight countries will be prioritised under one of Australia’s refugee resettlement programs, with other nationalities told their applications are highly unlikely to be accepted.
Australian lawmakers are being urged to follow Canada’s lead and adopt a much more community-driven approach to resettling refugees.
Lisa Button travelled to the UK to meet with families who have taken on community sponsorship of refugees.
