Public meeting: Asylum seekers in limbo. No right to work: the cruelty of the 'no advantage' policy.

Thursday, July 11, 2013 - 18:30

Thursday, July 11

Around 17,000 asylum seekers have been released into the community because of over-crowding in Australia's detention system. 10,000 of them who arrived after August 13 in 2012 must wait five years for a visa under the cruel 'no advantage' policy. During this time they will have no right to work, or volunteer, will receive just 89% of the dole (around $220 per week), and get no other government assistance. Charities say they are being overwhelmed. This forum will hear from some of those who work first hand with asylum seekers. 6:30pm. Multi-Cultural Hub, 506 Elizabeth St, City. Organised by Refugee Action Collective.