Asylum seekers have often been persecuted in a war-torn country and forced to flee for their lives. In desperation, some get on a boat to Australia, without knowing what’s at the end of the ride. Most have no idea what will happen. Their only hope is that what is due to meet them at the end will be better than what they’ve fled.
On this ride boys, girls, pregnant women almost sink in leaky boats numerous times and when they are finally close to what they believe is safety… they find out about the Life Ban, a policy stopping them from entering and settling in Australia, no matter the persecution these people come from. It means they would never, ever get to set foot on Australian soil due to the fact that in a desperate attempt for their lives, got on a boat instead of going through legal channels. This means they arrived illegally. They can never return, not even if they go back to their countries of origin and go through legal channels, not on a holiday, not if one of their children they took with them seeking safety grow up and marry an Australian. Never. They can kiss that hope, dream of safety and peace goodbye.
There are refugees and asylum seekers who have been on Nauru and Manus Island for over three years in limbo, still hoping they can resettle in Australia. The introduction of the Life Ban applies to them too; they will never be able to see the country they’ve longed for.
But the Government hasn’t got this bill through the Senate yet! Use your voice to show the Government how unjust they are being! Stop the life ban!
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November 7, 2016
Seeing the growth of this movement has been overwhelming in a way I am still trying to process. I am drained by the fight but knowing so many of you are watching this injustice makes it impossible to walk away now.
Reached 100 supporters
November 7, 2016
19 Comments
The way these refugees are being treated is inhumane! It has to stop, these people are seeking safety and instead they are being put in more danger. Imagine your sister, your brother, mother, father, best friend or even you, fleeing for your life! Going to the only place you can be safe, thinking that life will finally get better, instead being put in a tiny cell or tent, in danger of physical abuse and sexual assault with terrible conditions to live in. These people haven't done ANYTHING wrong!!!! Why are we treating them so badly, this HAS to stop!
Cruel and heartless. We should be helping these people not locking them up forever just for wanting to be safe. Shame on this government.
The real crime is treating people who are seeking shelter and saftey from some of the most war-torn countries in the world like criminals.
The Life Ban is illegal. They are effectively punishing people who are innocent (innocent until proven guilty). There are documents stating that this is illegal. Stop the Life Ban
These people are only human! They have faces and hearts they have feelings! Imagine if it was you! Help these people!
Aren't Australian's better then this?! Please stop the life ban.
Stop it now!!!
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Asylum seekers have often been persecuted in a war-torn country and forced to flee for their lives. In desperation, some get on a boat to Australia, without knowing what’s at the end of the ride. Most have no idea what will happen. Their only hope is that what is due to meet them at the end will be better than what they’ve fled.
On this ride boys, girls, pregnant women almost sink in leaky boats numerous times and when they are finally close to what they believe is safety… they find out about the Life Ban, a policy stopping them from entering and settling in Australia, no matter the persecution these people come from. It means they would never, ever get to set foot on Australian soil due to the fact that in a desperate attempt for their lives, got on a boat instead of going through legal channels. This means they arrived illegally. They can never return, not even if they go back to their countries of origin and go through legal channels, not on a holiday, not if one of their children they took with them seeking safety grow up and marry an Australian. Never. They can kiss that hope, dream of safety and peace goodbye.
There are refugees and asylum seekers who have been on Nauru and Manus Island for over three years in limbo, still hoping they can resettle in Australia. The introduction of the Life Ban applies to them too; they will never be able to see the country they’ve longed for.
But the Government hasn’t got this bill through the Senate yet! Use your voice to show the Government how unjust they are being! Stop the life ban!
Updates
November 7, 2016
Seeing the growth of this movement has been overwhelming in a way I am still trying to process. I am drained by the fight but knowing so many of you are watching this injustice makes it impossible to walk away now.
Reached 100 supporters
November 7, 2016
19 Comments
Barbaric, fear mongering, inhumane policy. We are better than this as a nation and as people. Please stop the life ban
The way these refugees are being treated is inhumane! It has to stop, these people are seeking safety and instead they are being put in more danger. Imagine your sister, your brother, mother, father, best friend or even you, fleeing for your life! Going to the only place you can be safe, thinking that life will finally get better, instead being put in a tiny cell or tent, in danger of physical abuse and sexual assault with terrible conditions to live in. These people haven't done ANYTHING wrong!!!! Why are we treating them so badly, this HAS to stop!
Cruel and heartless. We should be helping these people not locking them up forever just for wanting to be safe. Shame on this government.
The real crime is treating people who are seeking shelter and saftey from some of the most war-torn countries in the world like criminals.
The Life Ban is illegal. They are effectively punishing people who are innocent (innocent until proven guilty). There are documents stating that this is illegal. Stop the Life Ban
These people are only human! They have faces and hearts they have feelings! Imagine if it was you! Help these people!
Aren't Australian's better then this?! Please stop the life ban.
Stop it now!!!
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Barbaric, fear mongering, inhumane policy. We are better than this as a nation and as people. Please stop the life ban