A migration system should uphold human rights while providing fair and lawful pathways for people seeking protection. As a signatory to this joint submission, South East Monash Legal Service joined national legal and human rights organisations in calling for the repeal of the Migration Amendment (Clarifying International Obligations for Removal) Act 2021, arguing that it has contributed to prolonged immigration detention and increased risks for people seeking protection.
The submission advocates for migration laws that better reflect Australia’s international human rights obligations and support community-based alternatives to indefinite detention
