Tamil asylum seekers aboard a boat intercepted by the Indonesian Navy, October 16 2009. © AAP Image/Adam Gartrell

"Everyone has the right to seek and enjoy in other countries freedom from persecution"

- Article 14, Universal Declaration of Human Rights

The bipartisan demonisation of asylum seekers has provoked feelings of deja vu among many people who thought we'd never again see Tampa-style dramas on the high seas. But as each day passes, it is becoming clear that Kevin Rudd's 'Indonesia Solution' is every bit as inhumane (and expensive) as John Howard's 'Pacific Solution'.

Despite the refugee rights movement winning victories such as children out of detention and the end of Temporary Protection Visas, it's clear that we have a long way to go before Australia can claim it has humanitarian immigration and refugee policies.

Join us on Monday at the Immigration Department to remind our government of its international responsibilites towards refuguees.

Speakers include:

• Sylvia Hale (NSW Greens MP)
• Tamil Association
• Ian Rintoul (Refugee Action Coalition)

For more information about this event please contact Ian Rintoul: 0417 275 713.

To tell Kevin Rudd it’s time to rise above political point-scoring and uphold fundamental human rights for refugees, click here.

This event is called by Refugee Action Coalition.

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