Justice and a Fair Go for Refugees
Palm Sunday (March 28) is an important opportunity to raise awareness of the continuing injustice and cruelty experienced by refugees and people who are seeking asylum. This year Palm Sunday actions are calling for:
- Permanent visas for all refugees
- Basic income support for people in the community while their refugee status is assessed
- Release of ALL Refugees from detention #TimeForAHome
- An end to offshore processing #GameOver
You can support Palm Sunday by:
- attending an action on Palm Sunday – these will be organised to be Covid-safe.
- remember refugees in your service on Palm Sunday. Some churches are planning to ring their bells ! Let us know if you will ring your bells by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- follow the Speaking Out for Refugees FB page and share posts on your own social media – use hashtags #justice4refugees #GameOver
- post your own messages of support on your social media page. If you don’t have your own social media, you can send a message of support from your local group, organisation - or as an individual - for posting on the Speaking up for Refugees FB page to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Lobby your local MP – see background information on the issues at https://aran.net.au/campaigns/palm-sunday-2021/
- Do the online actions suggested at https://aran.net.au/campaigns/palm-sunday-2021/
Fair Go for Refugees Webinar
Be part of the national PALM SUNDAY action calling for Justice and a Fair Go for Refugees
Attend the Justice and a Fair Go for Refugees Webinar on Tuesday 23 March, 7.30-8.30pm (AEDT) on zoom https://amnestyau.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMod-CqqTwiHN2tsC7LzChFuMGOSLuzMyMj - learn more about the issues.
Hosted by the Australian Refugee Action Network (ARAN) and Amnesty International. If you register before the night you will received updates on the speakers and program.
If you have queries email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 0409 252 673.
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ACT: Canberra Resist Cruelty, Welcome Refugees Palm Sunday Protest Sunday 28 March 2021 at 1.00pm Garema Place Civic Canberra Refugee Action Campaign Find out more on Facebook Events |
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NSW: Sydney 
Justice for Refugees rally Sunday 28 March 2.00pm to 4.00pm Belmore Park (near Central station) Refugee Action Coalition (RAC) Sydney Find out more on Facebook Events |
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Vic: Melbourne Walk for Justice for Refugees Sunday 28 March 2.00pm – 4.00pm State Library Swanston Street Refugee Advocacy Network Victoria Find out more on Facebook Events
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Qld: Brisbane Palm Sunday Rally for Peace and Refugees Sunday 28 March 2021 Midday Reddacliff Place 266 George Street Brisbane (opposite Treasury Casino and at the top of the Queens Street Mall). Refugee Action Collective Queensland RAC Find out more on Facebook Events |
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WA: Perth Palm Sunday – Justice & a Fair Go for Refugees Sunday 28 March 2021 at 1.00pm A Live (more details to come) and Online event. Find out more on Facebook Events
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SA: Adelaide Adelaide Peace Walk Sunday 28th March, 1:00 PM North West Triangle Victoria Square – Elder Park / Tarntanyangga Grote St Churches Together for Peace & Justice and Walking in Unity
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NT: Darwin - Details to come |
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Vic: Bendigo Vigil Sunday 28 March 7.00pm – 9.00 pm Forecourt of St Andrews Uniting Church (Myers Street) Find out more on Facebook Events.
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NSW: Lawson Blue Mountains Rally Great Western Highway/Somers St Lawson Sunday 28 March 2021 2.00pm – 4.00pm Blue Mountains Refugee Support Group Find out more on Facebook Events |
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NSW: Ballina/Lennox Head Palm Sunday Rally Sunday 28 March 2021 11.00am Lennox Head foreshore. |
NSW: Newcastle Justice for Refugees Palm Sunday Rally 2021 Details to come
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| See listing of actions at https://aran.net.au/campaigns/palm-sunday-2021/ | ||
