As part of the decision to excise thousands of islands from the migration zone retrospectively, the Australian Government considers sending 14 asylum seekers from Melville Island, 80 km north of Darwin, to Christmas Island, 2300 km northwest of Perth. This action stops people who arrive without visas from being considered refugees. It also removes their rights to legal representation and appeal. Criticism from human rights groups increases and the Opposition, claiming this is in breach of Australia’s international treaty obligations, vows to fight the decision in the Senate.
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- School storiesSuccessful cultural exchange programs have been occurring in NSW primary and secondary schools for many years, thanks to the initiative and creative energy of teachers. Individual programs vary greatly from school to school in terms of their content, scope, focus, and means of delivery. This section features current or past cultural exchange programs conducted in NSW primary & secondary schools.
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