The Living Conditions of People Seeking Asylum in Australia - Jesuit Social Services

Our paper describes the living conditions of people seeking asylum currently living in the Australian community. It focuses on the more than 27,000 asylum seekers who have arrived by boat and live in the community, awaiting the processing and outcome of their protection application.

Most people seeking asylum currently living in Australia receive little or no income assistance. This means they struggle to meet even the most basic living requirements. These provisions form part of government policy measures designed to deter others from seeking protection in Australia and to encourage people to leave Australia voluntarily.

Download: The Living Conditions of People Seeking Asylum in Australia

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Policy submissions

Federal Pre-Budget Submission 2024-25

Jesuit Social Services calls on the Federal government to devote resources towards reducing inequity and exclusion, and ensuring people on the margins are given every opportunity to lead healthy and fulfilling lives. The upcoming budget must provide meaningful cost of living relief, especially for people on the lowest incomes, and must provide adequate and secure funding for the community service organisations that are dealing with unprecedented levels of demand in the face of events such as the worsening housing crisis.

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Submission to the Draft Online Safety Standards consultation

In general, we support the proposed Standards and commend the eSafety Commissioner for proposing them. We believe that the right to protection from exploitation, violence and abuse, and the rights and best interests of children, are paramount.

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Submission in response to the Department of Social Services’ Issues Paper – A stronger, more diverse and independent community sector

Jesuit Social Services was pleased to contribute a submission in response to the Department of Social Services’ Issues Paper on the Federal Government’s election commitment for “a stronger, more diverse and independent community sector”. Our submission argues reform is needed to change the way Government works with and funds community services organisations.

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Submission to the Multicultural Framework Review

Jesuit Social Services welcomed the opportunity to respond to the Multicultural Framework Review, making recommendations to support a cohesive and multicultural Australia that celebrates the contributions of migrants, refugees and people seeking asylum.

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Submission to the NDIS Review

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Submission to the Inquiry into Australia’s Human Rights Framework

Jesuit Social Services made submission to the Federal Government’s National Strategy to Achieve Gender Equality in early 2023, advocating for a strategy that recognises and addresses harmful gender norms for people of all genders.

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Justice Reinvestment Design Submission

Read our submission to the Justice Reinvestment Design Project.