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May 14, 2023

Government must use trauma‑informed approach to end uncertainty on refugee visa applications

Mary Anne Kenny, Murdoch University; Carol Grech, University of South Australia, and Nicholas Procter, University of South Australia

Research shows uncertainty and delays in visa processing have a terrible affect on applicants’ mental health, and the government must be mindful of this.

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June 29, 2022

Australia’s temporary visa system is unfair, expensive, impractical and inconsistent. Here’s how the new government could fix it

Mary Anne Kenny, Murdoch University; Ali Reza Yunespour, The University of Melbourne; Carol Grech, University of South Australia, and Nicholas Procter, University of South Australia

Our report sets out practical reforms that can be implemented relatively simply, within existing legislative provisions and with only minimal changes to policy and regulations.

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