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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SUPPORTER VOICES - REASONS FOR SIGNING
I arrived in Australia as a refugee in 1977 and had considerable assistance
Anna
2025-04-13 14:01:28
I’m supporting because I believe in a fair and equitable society globally.
Kim
2025-04-01 08:05:47
I believe in equity and social justice
Aniela
2025-03-31 14:52:37
It's the right thing to do.
Jill
2025-03-30 14:10:11
We need to look after those less fortunate than ourselves.
Roger
2025-03-30 07:42:00
Because we are all human beings,we are all native to planet earth. These people are family
Robert
2025-03-29 19:25:41
They need help and we are able to.
Jan
2025-03-29 18:09:40
All refugees need help. Australia should be compassionate, not racist
Charlie
2025-03-29 17:03:28
It is part of the "fair go" which makes Australia a compassionate multicultural community who cares
John
2025-03-29 15:46:26
I’m supporting because it’s needed.
Taya
2025-03-29 15:21:48
Victims of war deserve our support.
Eric
2025-03-28 23:37:42
I am a humanitarian who believes that refugees are treated appallingly by both ALP
Kathleen
2025-03-28 07:53:12
Australia is historical a genocidal country. It needs to change.
Mohamad
2025-03-28 00:19:07
I hate racism. All people are born equal and should be treated as such.
Gerard
2025-03-25 20:11:47
Australia MUST step up and support those who need it, without prejudice or fear from the dissenters!
Bob
2025-03-24 15:16:32
it's the right thing to do!!
Mark
2025-03-22 21:29:29
I believe refugees need our help and should receive our help.
Maureen
2025-03-22 12:36:14
I am supporting because all people should feel safe
Lynda
2025-03-22 08:48:23
I am supporting this because I believe in a fair go for ALL people, universal justice and fairness
Mary Ann
2025-03-21 19:33:32
One day we may all need to seek refuge in another country.
Mary
2025-03-21 08:22:45
I'm supporting this petition because its the right thing to do.
Marian
2025-03-21 00:15:26
I abore hypocrisy-equal rights for all.
Peter
2025-03-16 01:27:19
everyone should feel safe and a place to call home.
Audrey
2025-03-11 09:45:54