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UNHCR criticises Australia for turning boat people away
11 Nov 2003 The UN refugee agency has said it is "deeply troubled" by Australia's attempt to prevent 14 boat people from having their protection needs examined. These likely asylum seekers have been escorted from Australian waters into Indonesian territory, where they may face deportation. -
UNHCR welcomes proposed UNHCHR Australia mission
12 Feb 2002 -
Woomera shows perils of detaining asylum seekers
1 Feb 2002 -
UNHCR urges Australia to review policy of detaining asylum seekers
1 Feb 2002 UNHCR welcomes the end of protests by asylum seekers at the Woomera detention centre, but urges the Australian government to review its policy of detaining asylum seekers. -
Australia: UNHCR position on detention
25 Jan 2002 -
Screening to start for refugees on Nauru
21 Sep 2001 UNHCR is set to begin refugee screening on the island of Nauru for a group of asylum seekers who were refused entry by Australia after a Norwegian ship rescued them at sea in late August. -
UNHCR asks Australia to clarify reported asylum seeker 'push-offs'
14 Sep 2001 The UN refugee agency has sought clarification from the government of Australia about reports that it is preventing vessels which may be carrying asylum seekers from entering Australian territorial waters. The new reports follow Australia's refusal in recent weeks to admit two earlier groups of possible asylum seekers attempting to reach the country by boat. -
Australia: 'Tampa' court ruling
11 Sep 2001 -
UNHCR hopes Australian court decision means end to ordeal at sea
11 Sep 2001 UNHCR hopes that an Australian Federal Court decision issued September 11 will bring a quick end to the two-week ordeal of the asylum seekers rescued at sea by the Norwegian ship Tampa.