Local Government Mayoral Taskforce Supporting People Seeking Asylum

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In November 2023 Surf Coast Shire Council resolved to join the Local Government Mayoral Taskforce Supporting People Seeking Asylum to help advocate for people seeking asylum in Australia.

As a member of the Taskforce, we are committed to raising awareness of the issues affecting refugees and people seeking asylum, advocating for their rights, as well as creating a culture of welcome and celebrating positive contributions made by refugees to the community.

More than 40 Councils across Australia are members of the Local Government Mayoral Taskforce Supporting People Seeking Asylum. The group is advocating to the Federal Government for certainty and support for our residents seeking protection from war and persecution.

The Taskforce’s Back Your Neighbour Campaign urges the Federal Government to:

  • Provide people seeking protection who are living in Australia, the opportunity to work and study.
  • Give them access to affordable health care and essential basic support.
  • Ensure a timely and fair application and review for all people applying for refugee protection.
  • Provide people who have been refused a visa to stay in Australia, with a fair review.

Refugees and people seeking asylum deserve dignity, respect and safety, and we always stand ready to work with our partners and local communities to support our refugee and asylum seeker communities.

You can find out more, including how you can support the campaign, at backyourneighbour.com.au.

 

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