Refugees and asylum seekers living in the Australian Community: the importance of work rights and employment support

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Refugees and asylum seekers living in the Australian Community: the importance of work rights and employment support

While Australian legislation allows for the mandatory detention of asylum seekers arriving without a valid visa, in recent years the Australian Government has released thousands from immigration detention prior to their protection claims being finalised. This article outlines the results of intervie...

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Main Authors:	Fleay, Caroline, Hartley, Lisa, Kenny, Mary Anne
Format:	Journal Article
Published:	Australian Council of Social Service 2013
Subjects:	refugees work rights employment asylum seekers
Online Access:	http://search.informit.com.au/documentSummary;dn=878044060149373;res=IELHSS http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/12695

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