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This week, Labor and the Coalition rammed through a cruel Bill that paves the way for mass deportations to Nauru. As soon as we heard about the plan, we sprung into action. Here's how the week played out - thanks to our community of compassion.

The sham 2-hour hearing into the Albanese Government’s deportation Bill is about to start. We’re concerned that experts, human rights organisation, and layers have been locked out of this process. Here is our important update.

Last week our delegation of people affected by the unfair Fast Track system met with the wonderful Ed Husic to call for urgent action on permanency. Thank you so much Ed for listening with such care and respect as Rathy, Thanu and Irfan shared how the broken Fast Track system has impacted their lives and that of their families.

Unlocking the potential of people seeking asylum is a practical solution to Australia's productivity challenge. 77% of people the ASRC supported into jobs last year found work in Australia’s most in-demand industries, as identified by Jobs and Skills Australia. Read our submission to the Economic Reform Roundtable here: asrc.org.au/resources/publ…

Great to meet with @SallySitou in her electorate today. We spoke about the issues facing people in her community, and how they connect to the broader policy challenges facing people seeking asylum in Australia. Thank you Sally for your time and commitment to listening.

Today marks four years since Kabul fell to the Taliban. We call on the Albanese government to adopt human policies and provide a safe pathway to permanency to all the people impacted by what’s happening in Afghanistan and living in limbo in Australia.

3 HOURS TO GO! Till midnight today - all donations to ASRC will be Matched up to $158,000. Thanks to Douglas & Judith Quarry and 19 other generous families and supporters of the ASRC. Make your #taxdeductoble donation here: donate.asrc.org.au/donatetoday

JUST UNDER 5 HOURS LEFT TO HAVE YOUR DONATION MATCHED! Till midnight today - all donations to ASRC will be Matched up to $158,000. Make your #taxdeductoble donation here: donate.asrc.org.au/donatetoday

LESS THAN 5 HOURS LEFT TO HAVE YOUR DONATION to Asylum Seeker Resource Centre MATCHED BY 20 FAMILIES UP TO $158,000! Make your #taxdeductoble donation here: donate.asrc.org.au/donatetoday

JUST OVER 6 HOURS LEFT TO HAVE YOUR DONATION MATCHED! Till midnight today - all donations to ASRC will be Matched up to $158,000. Thanks to Douglas & Judith Quarry and 19 other generous families and supporters of the ASRC. Make your #taxdeductoble donation here: donate.asrc.org.au/donatetoday

When the world feels uncertain, your generosity can be the difference between despair and hope. Right now, people seeking asylum are turning to the ASRC for safety, food, shelter and care - often with nowhere else to go. Every donation will be matched DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR from now until we reach $158,000, or midnight, whichever comes first. 💜 $25 becomes $50 💜 $50 becomes $100 💜 $100 becomes $200 That’s DOUBLE the impact, providing food, shelter and critical support to people seeking asylum this winter. Donate now via bit.ly/4lVbzXo

From Iran, Gaza, Afghanistan to Myanmar we are a place of sanctuary and safety for refugees from around the world. Donate today to ASRC and have your tax - deductible DONATION MATCHED till midnight up to $158,000: donate.asrc.org.au/donatetoday

DONATIONS MATCHED NOW! 8 hours left only, till midnight today - All donations to ASRC will be Matched up to $158,000. Thanks to Douglas & Judith Quarry and 19 other generous families and supporters of the ASRC. Make your #taxdeductoble donation here: donate.asrc.org.au/donatetoday

In a time of global upheaval, the ASRC remains a lifeline — a place of safety, dignity and hope for those who have nowhere else to turn. Right now, your donation will be matched until midnight. Double your impact and help provide food, shelter and safety this winter. 💜 $25 becomes $50 💜 $50 becomes $100 💜 $100 becomes $200 All thanks to the incredible generosity of Douglas & Judith Quarry and 19 other generous families and supporters of the ASRC. Donate now and have twice the impact bit.ly/4lVbzXo #WinterAppeal

BREAKING 1AM UK time. Israeli speedboat reached Madleen. "At the time the boat was intercepted no one is wounded" the captain asked me to record. I heard the soldiers speaking while the captain was on the phone with me. I lost connection with the captain as he was telling me that "another boat is approaching".

Updates: Two drones over the Madleen. They say they are quadcopters, the dangerous ones. TEAM IS TAKING COVER.

12.40am UK time - The drones are pouring white paint on the boat. 12.51 UK time - The flotilla people remain in good spirit but they stay under cover because of the two quadcopters flying over them. These machines are made to kill, not just to surveil.

24 years ago today I founded the @ASRC1, established in 8 weeks as a TAFE teacher with my students as a class project. Its goal was simple, to help refugee families going hungry. Help us to help families still hurting, hungry & homeless this winter. Donate donate.asrc.org.au/donatetoday

In my 24 years since I founded the @asrc1 I’ve never seen so much hunger, homelessness and hurt at our doors. Help the refugee families we support to have the basic ability to survive this winter. Donate here: donate.asrc.org.au/donatetoday - @Kon__K

#BREAKING Australia to deport all the people released by the High Court to Nauru. Immoral, inhumane, Trumpian and highly likely to be unconstitutional. Our CEO Kon explains what’s shockingly just been announced by the Albanese Government in 2 mins.