Research

No Liability - Interim report on the fate of deported asylum seekers

Following significant disquiet expressed by a range of organisations at a 2000 Senate Inquiry, the Edmund Rice Centre's Phil Glendenning, along with Sr Carmel Leavey, Mrs Margaret Hetherton and Dr Tony Morris from the Australian Catholic University have led an investigation into the fate of asylum seekers deported from Australia.

The results have been disturbing with evidence of false documentation and asylum seekers left in unsafe environments, often outside the law of the country they are returned to. The research is continuing, but an interim report is now available (link at the bottom of this page).

If you would like to assist in continuing this research you can do so by participating in the Edmund Rice Centre's appeal.

For more information about the project contact Phil Glendenning or call the Centre on 02 9764 1330.