Immigration Minister Chris Bowen announced an increase in the amount of bridging visas given to asylum seekers to clear out the crowded detention centres. But how do they work?
Temporary protection visa
Would you trust the Immigration Department with your life?
Rimi Khan reflects on a disturbing interview she witnessed between an asylum seeker and the Immigration Department in 2002. How much has changed for asylum seekers since John Howard days?
Bartlett: TPVs –- failed policy recycled for political benefit
The human harm done to many refugees on TPVs is well documented, says Andrew Bartlett. It’s a sad day when a blatantly ineffective measure is wilfully adopted purely for political appearances.
Back from the dead: Turnbull’s TPVs
Malcolm Turnbull has announced that Temporary Protection Visas would be back under a Coalition Government. But, putting aside their humanitarian impact, all the evidence is that TPVs don’t actually work.
Coorey: The He-man contest: Rudd vs. Turnbull
Malcolm Turnbull claims Rudd weakened our borders, but he isn’t rushing to reinstate the Pacific Solution. Kevin Rudd has to balance hardline laws with his humane electoral message. Who will emerge the toughest? asks Phillip Coorey.
