Graham Thom

Australia can't protect everyone at risk in Iran – but no one is suggesting that. What we CAN do is provide at least temporary respite to people already approved to work, study or visit family or friends here. Obvious when you put it that way, really: cheekmedia.substack.com/p/the-albanese…

Iranians seeking asylum in Australia question why the government can act so quickly for some while they remain in limbo @OzRefugeeCounc abc.net.au/news/2026-03-1…

Justice for the #Rohingya bbc.com/news/articles/…

Day two of the Global Refugee Forum Progress Review in Geneva ⁦@OzRefugeeCounc⁩

Day one of the Global Refugee Forum Progress Review, such an important time to demonstrate solidarity for those fleeing persecution and seeking safety ⁦@OzRefugeeCounc⁩

RCOA staff members Sidiqa Faqihi and @drgrahamthom are representing us at the Global Refugee Forum (GRF) progress review in Geneva, with RCOA Board Member Joseph Youhana. bit.ly/4aGue68

Terrific meeting this morning with ⁦@spenderallegra⁩, co-chair of the Parliamentary Friends of Refugees Group. We were joined by RACS CEO ⁦@SarahRACS⁩ to discuss specific legal issues facing those sponsoring refugees to Australia ⁦@OzRefugeeCounc⁩

Australia isn’t really having an immigration debate at all – just slogans, blame and undefined claims about “mass migration” and “Big Australia”, writes Peter Hughes. #Auspol #Migration #Media johnmenadue.com/post/2025/12/t…

Justice for Jai! My thoughts are with his family today theguardian.com/australia-news…

A year ago, @AusHumanRights released the first national roadmap to eliminate racism in Australia. Today, we've joined with over 50 civil society organisations to call for the Government to fully fund and implement the National Anti-Racism Framework. refugeecouncil.org.au/joint-statemen…

“Can we dig it?!” ⁦@LennyKravitz⁩ yes we can!!

@RennickGBR A BV is generally a default visa issued because the substantive visa applied for (with an application fee) could not be processed before the earlier substantive visa expired. What you are proposing is like charging a fee because govt did not adequately fund visa processing.

Opposition Immigration spokesperson Senator Paul Scarr, at the ⁦@OzRefugeeCounc⁩ AGM tonight, speaking passionately about the contribution of #refugees to this country and his strong commitment to multiculturalism

The veil of secrecy over the latest $2.5 billion dollar contract with #Nauru "is a disgrace", the latest report by #60Minutes clearly highlights what those of us who have worked on this issue have known for years youtube.com/watch?v=9hvxVz…

Tragic news, the #Rohingya will be forced to flee and tragedies like this will continue to happen unless the international community seriously steps up and resolves the ongoing conflict and persecution in Myanmar aljazeera.com/news/2025/11/9…

how good was #Oasis in Sydney last night, absolutely amazing

2025 Sydney Peace Prize, this year being awarded to Judge Navi Pillay

The first deportation to Nauru has taken place - yet basic details remain undisclosed. Transparency shouldn't be optional. Australians deserve to know how decisions are made, how rights are protected, and how billions are being spent. We must do better. Read the @AusHumanRights statement at 👇 humanrights.gov.au/about/news/med…

The ⁦@OzRefugeeCounc⁩ team with Steph Cousins from Skill Path Australia, visiting Parliament House yesterday to discuss the upcoming Global Refugee Forum progress review and Australia’s pledge to increase private sponsorship pathways for #refugees

Fantastic show of political support from Federal, State and local politicians in Cabramatta this evening to celebrate 50 years of Vietnamese #refugee settlement in Australia ⁦@OzRefugeeCounc⁩