Dear friend,
Under a radical new refugee policy Australia will turn its back on some of the world's most vulnerable people.
This policy will remove all asylum seekers arriving by boat to isolated offshore centres, such as Nauru, as part of the 'Pacific Solution'.
Yet again families face being torn apart and denied their basic rights, to be forsaken by Australia as they face an uncertain future and wait indefinitely for a place to call home.
So soon after its recent commitment to protect children, the Australian Government could force them back into years of detention. We know that this will have a devastating effect on their development.
Under the policy our Navy could forcibly turn around boats of asylum seekers to the very places they may have fled in fear.
What do you think?
If you think this is wrong, there is still time to act. This is not law yet but could be within a matter of days. I urge you to please join many prominent Australians in signing a letter to be sent to all Australian federal parliamentarians.
Take action - add your name to the letter.
Thank you - your time could help stop this law becoming a reality.
Mara Moustafine
National Director
Amnesty International Australia
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