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Most of our refugee clients are still living in limbo, not being able to plan even seven months ahead as they need to apply for temporary bridging visas every six months. For those with lingering health issues and who can’t
The National Justice Project has been fighting for six years to secure justice for the refugee families who suffered physical and psychological harm while held in offshore detention. The recent settlements of our two test cases are just the start.
December 5 is International Volunteer Day and we would like to pay tribute to the many volunteers who have worked with the National Justice Project on our offshore detention test cases before the Federal Court. We would not have been
Children as young as four years of age have been diagnosed with Traumatic Withdrawal Syndrome and many of the children detained on Nauru displayed symptoms of this rare but life-threatening condition. The tiny children at risk on Nauru stopped eating,
December 3 is International Day of People with Disability but for many of our refugee clients it is not a day of celebration. Refugees are more likely to have a disability because of their experiences of conflict, torture and displacement.
In two test cases before the Federal Court, the National Justice Project helped secure justice for two refugee families over the appalling level of care provided to them in offshore detention. The court heard claims of denial of medical care,
Day 1 in Australia is too often an unwelcome arrival for people who have fled persecution, torture and conflict in their home country. For many, the gruelling journey they made with the hope of finding safety for their family brings
The National Justice Project has joined a loud chorus of concern over the government’s rush to approve the Migration Amendment Bill and has expressed alarm in a submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee. National Justice Project CEO
The National Justice Project has been fighting fearlessly for more than six years to hold the Australian Government to account for the appalling level of medical care provided to dozens of asylum seeker families detained on Nauru. We hope
The Australian True Crime podcast has shared some of the amazing work of the National Justice Project, led by our clients, along with our perspective on what’s possible within the justice system when it’s approached with equal amounts of skill