2. Australia has international obligations to protect
the human rights of all asylum seekers and
refugees who arrive in Australia, regardless of
how or where they arrive and whether they
arrive with or without a visa.
They will live a safer life.
Australia can provide them with
homes, food, and possible jobs.
3. An asylum seeker is someone who has fled their
own country due to fear of their own safety.
What does refugee mean?
A refugee is someone who is living out
of their country, and is unable, and
unwilling to return do to various
different reasons.
4. Discuss with the person next to you.
Share responses with the class.
Possible reasons:
race
religion
nationality
membership of a particular social group or
political opinion.
5. Discuss with the person next to you.
Share responses with the class.
Possible reasons:
They need to apply for a refugee visa.
Australia accepts a certain amount of refugees
every year - once we over this quota further
action needs to be taken.
7.
What could we do?
Do you think Australia could protect all
asylum seekers?
How could we stop people looking for
asylum?
Discuss with you partner
Share answers with the class