Rally: 6 hours for 6 years. Demand freedom and permanent protection for indefinitely detained ASIO refugees.

Wednesday, April 8, 2015 - 12:30

Wednesday, April 8

The Department of Immigration has kept these refugees locked up indefinitely on the basis of ASIO's secret assessments. In recent months, many have at last received security clearance, but they are now denied permanent protection and family reunion due to new migration laws. Speakers: David Manne (RILC), Trevor Grant (Tamil Refugee Council), Olivia Ball (Remedy Australia), Elizabeth O'Shea (social justice lawyer), Van Badham (social commentator), Jasmine Pillbrow (Walking for Freedom), Daniella Olea (long term detention centre visitor). 12-6pm. Immigration Department, cnr Spring & Lonsdale Streets, City. Speeches will start at 12.30pm and the day will end with a candlelit vigil from 5pm.