Global:
- A record 60 million people are now refugees or otherwise displaced. Read more: http://m.smh.com.au/world/united-nations-worlds-refugees-and-displaced-have-exceeded-record-60-million-20151218-glrdhc.html
- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau personally welcomed the first of Canada’s 25,000 strong intake of Syrian refugees. Read more:http://www.unhcr.org/566ad0029.html
- A proposed law in Denmark would allow authorities to confiscate valuables from incoming refugees. Read more: http://m.smh.com.au/world/denmark-wants-to-seize-jewellery-and-cash-from-refugees-20151217-glqfmf
- Pope Francis has encouraged world leaders to adopt legal reform to be more welcoming of refugees and better integrate them into society. Read more: http://m.smh.com.au/world/pope-francis-urges-review-of-migration-laws-to-welcome-refugees-20151215-gloffv.html
At Home:
- Refugees previously assessed as deserving of Australia’s protection fear their applications may be reassessed by the Department of Home Affairs. Read more: http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2015/12/21/refugees-fear-immigration-double-dip-assessment
- The Australian government has committed $22m in funding to assist refugees under the age of 25 integrate into society and the Australian economy. Read more: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-12-17/government-pledges-22m-for-young-refugees/7038534
- Queensland town may welcome Syrian refugees to assist economy during mining downturn. Read more: http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2015/11/30/queensland-town-hopes-business-boost-syrian-refugees
