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Author: mariaosullivan

DEPORTING LONG TERM RESIDENTS: RECENT INTERNATIONAL CASE STUDIES AND LESSONS FOR AUSTRALIA

Published June 11, 2018 by mariaosullivan in Asylum, Australia, Australian Law, Refugees
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NAURU’S RENUNCIATION OF APPEALS TO THE HIGH COURT – LAWFULNESS AND IMPLICATIONS

Published April 5, 2018 by mariaosullivan in Asylum, International Law, Nauru, Refugees
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Are white farmers in South Africa refugees? Giving Protection to those in need.

Published March 19, 2018March 19, 2018 by mariaosullivan in Asylum, Refugees
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THE HIGH COURT DECIDES – THE MARRIAGE SURVEY WILL PROCEED

Published September 7, 2017September 7, 2017 by mariaosullivan in Australia, Discrimination, High Court, Same sex rights, Uncategorized
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The Legality of Manus Island detention under Australian law – The High Court decides in Plaintiff S195

Published August 17, 2017August 17, 2017 by mariaosullivan in Asylum, Australia, Freedom from cruel inhuman and degrading treatment
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What’s next for asylum seekers under a re-elected Turnbull government?

Published July 18, 2016January 5, 2017 by mariaosullivan in Asylum, Malcolm Turnbull, Papua New Guinea, Refugees
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THE END OF OFFSHORE DETENTION?

Published April 27, 2016May 17, 2016 by mariaosullivan in Asylum, Australia, Australian Law, Migration Law, Papua New Guinea, Refugees
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The 2015 Human Rights Report – The latest refugee laws weaken protection for the vulnerable

Published June 1, 2015May 19, 2015 by mariaosullivan in Asylum, Australia, Australian Law, Refoulement, Refugees
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Australia can detain asylum seekers on the high seas, the High Court decides

Published January 28, 2015January 28, 2015 by mariaosullivan in Asylum, High Court, Refugees
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Questioning the queue: blocking protection to asylum seekers in Indonesia

Published November 19, 2014 by mariaosullivan in Asylum, Australia, Indonesia, Refugees, United Nations
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