STOP THE BILLS

JRS Australia joins sector in fierce opposition to the prosed new changes to the Migration Act

Right now, the Labor Government is trying to pass the most brutal amendments to the Migration Act we’ve ever seen.

These laws could tear communities and families apart, affecting not only people failed by the fast-track system, but also up to 80,000 migrants, refugees and people seeking asylum living here in Australia.

Amelia Savage, Head of Policy, Advocacy and Communications at JRS Australia, voices our deep concern about the widespread impacts these Bills will have on people we know and love in our community.

“These Bills have the potential to negatively impact and put at risk the lives of thousands of people,” Amelia shared. “These people are our friends, neighbours and work mates. Many have called Australia home for more than 10 years.”

“We are deeply concerned by the targeted brutality of these attacks on people who are seeking safety in our community. We urge the Australian Government to do better.”

Please join us in this call.

Taking Action

Together with our friends and sector allies we are calling for these Bills to be stopped before they are voted into law this Wednesday 27 November 2024.

Check out this ASRC resource for detailed summaries about what these Bills are trying to do.

We have also made a submission on the Migration Amendment Bill which you can view here for more information about its impacts on the people we serve.

Have your say: Call Your Senator NOW

Please show your solidarity with people seeking asylum and call your local senator today before it’s too late.

You can use this tool to find your local senator’s number and:

1. Introduce yourself. Tell them who you are, where you live (i.e. that you’re a constituent). You might want to mention what you do for a living. Let them know if you voted for them or their party. If you’ve already sent them an email, let them know.

2. Explain why you’re calling. Let them know you’re concerned about Labor’s brutal bills. Tell them why you’re concerned – why do you care about this issue?

3. Ask for action. Ask for direct and specific action from them and phrase it as a question. For example, “Will you commit to blocking Labor’s brutal bills in the Senate?”  You can ask for more than one thing.

4. Support your ask. Is there anything you can add that would strengthen your ask? For example, statements from the human rights agencies, calls from respected people and experts. Think about who your senator is likely to listen to.

5. Thank them for listening. Politely thank them for their time. If you haven’t emailed them yet, you might want to let them know you’ll follow up by email. You can also provide your details if you are waiting to hear back from your senator.

6. Let us know! Get in touch with us at: communications@jrs.org.au