It’s time to stand up for our neighbours who need certainty to rebuild their lives.

Thousands of men, women and children who came to Australia for safety more than a decade ago, were denied an opportunity to rebuild their lives. They now face the prospect of harm if forced to return to their homelands by the Federal Government. Families are in fear of being permanently separated, including those with children who are Australian citizens.

They were failed by the last government’s unfair ‘Fast Track’ system and have been waiting for years for a resolution. Granting them a pathway to permanency will resolve this uncertainty, enabling them to rebuild their lives.

Many families with children, elderly and people with disabilities do not have access to health care or safe accommodation. Only one in five people in need receive a basic living allowance to keep food on the table. Charities and local governments are stepping in to help but cannot meet the overwhelming demand.