A tiny light in the darkness of looming deportations: Some asylum seeker babies to stay in Australia under Muir deal. This demonstrates the power of lobbying, the power of resistance and the power of disruption. When we push back the government is forced to make concessions, this is why we cannot and must not stop. This is not the end, but only the beginning. Expecting asylum seekers and the families currently on Nauru and Manus are still in abhorrent and unacceptable conditions, there is still much to be done, but this is one shred of hope in a sea of inhumanity. In a statement, Mr Morrison said the agreement was a “special one-off arrangement” which will allow the babies and their immediate families to remain in Australia. “This includes their mothers, fathers and siblings,” he said. “That is, around 80 family members, all of whom are already in Australia having been transferred from Nauru, for the birth of their child.” Senator Muir said the announcement should bring relief to some of the affected families. I still have concerns for the children and families that are currently on Nauru and Manus Island, he said. I intend on discussing these concerns... in early 2015. But the arrangement will not extend to expecting asylum seekers. sbs.au/news/article/2014/12/18/asylum-seeker-babies-stay-australia-under-muir-deal
Posted on: Thu, 18 Dec 2014 06:42:14 +0000
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