Humanity Not Jail

Humanity Not Jail

URGENT

Call Federal Senators and tell them not to pass this rushed legislation that will see people who fear returning to their home country jailed for up to five years and bans on entering the country from "countries of concern".

Seeking Asylum is a human right and part of our country's rich history and generosity. This change is a huge step backwards and will criminalise people who just want somewhere safe to call their home.

These powers are a huge overreach and give a single government minister the power to enact a Trump-style travel ban. This would allow them ...

URGENT

Call Federal Senators and tell them not to pass this rushed legislation that will see people who fear returning to their home country jailed for up to five years and bans on entering the country from "countries of concern".

Seeking Asylum is a human right and part of our country's rich history and generosity. This change is a huge step backwards and will criminalise people who just want somewhere safe to call their home.

These powers are a huge overreach and give a single government minister the power to enact a Trump-style travel ban. This would allow them ban entire countries of people from applying for visas at their discretion with no scrutiny.

We cannot let these changes become law.

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Humanity Not Jail

Approach the conversation politely to allow you to get all of your points across. You will be talking to a member of the politician's staff. If your call isn't answered leave a message.

Don't forget to tell them your name and where you live (your suburb or electorate)!

  • Tell them why you are calling and how you feel about the bill passing the lower house (Liberals and Labor voted it through)

  • These laws are unnecessary - the Government ...

Approach the conversation politely to allow you to get all of your points across. You will be talking to a member of the politician's staff. If your call isn't answered leave a message.

Don't forget to tell them your name and where you live (your suburb or electorate)!

  • Tell them why you are calling and how you feel about the bill passing the lower house (Liberals and Labor voted it through)

  • These laws are unnecessary - the Government and department already have the power to set strict visa conditions. There is no need for criminalisation.

  • These laws place Australia at even greater risk of forcibly returning refugees to harm, including many refugees failed by the Fast Track system which the Labor Government agrees was unfair and flawed.

  • It is an extreme step to exclude entire nations from access to visa applications, and is apt to harm families, individuals, businesses and communities.

  • These laws potentially force people to return to countries where they face persecution and even death.

  • If it passes this bill has the potential to criminalise asylum seekers with a 5 year jail term if the refuse to comply with actions that would lead to them being returned to their home country for fear of their lives.

  • The power this would give to a single politiican is scary, our government should be open to critique and scrutiny. If passed this bill will allow a single minister to decide if a country's citizens should be banned from applying for a visa in Australia.

Remember to tell them you are very concerned about support for this bill and thank them for their time!

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