Trade Unions write to the PM about Australia's treatment of Refugees

20 Trade Unions and affiliated organisation leaders have endorsed a letter to the Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and all Members of Parliament.

The letter expresses their concerns at the growing stance of indifference towards asylum seekers by both sides of politics, calls for Australia to follow its obligations under international law and details the real security threats in Afghanistan and Sri Lanka.

It was launched publicly at the 'Save Lives Protect Refugees' National Day of Action on Saturday 8th of May.

For any media requests please call Union Aid Abroad - APHEDA's Communications Officer Brami Jegan 0433054712

News coverage:
The SMH and Brisbane Times - Coalition ad turns up heat on refugees

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Click here to access Letter [ pdf ]
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