Equal Protection for All: A Fair Refugee Response Now
Petition to: Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of Australia
- Over 4,000 visas were granted to Ukrainians within a month of the war’s onset.
- 5,000 Ukrainians were approved for travel to Australia with work rights and healthcare.
- A permanent residency pathway was introduced for Ukrainians who arrived after the war began.
- Refugees from Sudan and Gaza often receive temporary visas with no work rights or healthcare access.
Australia has shown we can act with urgency and compassion. We did it for Ukrainians, proving that fast-tracked protection, work rights, and stability are possible. But today, a mother escaping bombings in Sudan, a child displaced by war in Gaza, or a family fleeing persecution in Afghanistan may not find that same refuge. Instead, they are left waiting, unable to work, access healthcare, or move forward.
When war erupts, people don’t choose to leave — they are forced to. They leave behind their homes, careers, and communities with no certainty of return. More than aid, they need the chance to rebuild. These are skilled, resilient people who, when given the chance, contribute, create jobs, and enrich communities.
We call on the Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese to:
- Establish an Emergency Humanitarian Visa for a structured, fair crisis response.
- Ensure work rights and healthcare access so refugees can support themselves.
- Create a clear residency pathway to provide stability without overwhelming the system.
We are not demanding an increase in migration, we are demanding a chance for refugees to rebuild and give back.
Sign the petition to demand a fair refugee response.
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The Hon. Anthony Albanese MP
Prime Minister of Australia
Parliament House
Canberra, ACT 2600
Subject: A Fair Refugee Response – Urgent Action Needed
Dear Prime Minister Albanese,
Australia has long been a nation that prides itself on fairness and compassion, stepping up in times of crisis to provide protection to those fleeing conflict and persecution. In 2022, your government demonstrated swift and humane action by granting over 4,000 visas to Ukrainians within a month of the war’s onset, providing work rights, healthcare access, and a pathway to stability. This response proved that when the political will exists, Australia can act with urgency and fairness.
However, today, refugees from Sudan, Gaza, and Afghanistan face a starkly different reality. Many are granted only temporary visas with no work rights, no healthcare access, and no certainty for the future. A mother escaping bombings in Sudan, a child displaced by war in Gaza, or a family fleeing persecution in Afghanistan should not have to wait in limbo while their lives remain in jeopardy. These are people with skills, resilience, and the drive to contribute to Australian society—yet they are left without the basic rights to rebuild.
We call on your government to ensure a fair and structured response for all refugees by:
- Establishing an Emergency Humanitarian Visa to provide timely and fair crisis protection.
- Guaranteeing work rights and healthcare access so refugees can support themselves and their families.
- Creating a clear and stable residency pathway, ensuring protection without overwhelming the migration system.
This is not a call to increase migration quotas. It is a call for equity in protection, ensuring that all refugees — regardless of their country of origin — are given a fair chance to rebuild their lives. We urge you to take immediate action and lead Australia toward a more just and humane refugee response.
Sincerely,
Equal Protection for All: A Fair Refugee Response Now
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