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Refugees in Australia: The past, present and the future

Group page:: University of Technology, Sydney
When:: Monday October 20 2008 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Where:: Peter Johnson Building, University of Technology, Sydney (UTS), Room 22, Level 3, 702-730 Harris St, Ultimo, NSW

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Refugees in Australia: The past, present and the future

A free forum about Australia's past, present and future relationships with refugees in the areas of law, media, politics, and human rights. Come listen to four leaders in their fields discuss one of the most controversial issues in Australia today. The discussion will be followed by a light supper.

Speakers will be:

Dr Sev Ozdowski, former Human Rights Commissioner, HREOC

Marion Le, migration agent and refugee advocate

Debbie Whitmont, award winning ABC Four Corners journalist

Sophie Peer, Campaign Coordinator, Amnesty International Australia