Refugee Action's chief executive urges government to 'rip up' anti-refugee bill

The video discusses the global refugee crisis, highlighting the forced migration due to human rights abuses. It critiques the government's response, which focuses on border enforcement rather than creating safe routes for refugees. The reliance on smugglers due to lack of options is emphasized. The video calls for policy changes, including resettlement places and humanitarian visas. It criticizes the current anti-refugee bill, advocating for a supportive asylum system recognizing the plight of refugees from countries with human rights abuses.

What are some of the challenges faced by refugees when they are forced to leave their countries?

How does the government's response to the refugee crisis reflect on the treatment of refugees?

In what ways can the narrative surrounding refugees be changed to better support them?

What are the reasons that people flee their home countries, and how does this relate to the need for safe routes?

What are the implications of the current bill going through Parliament regarding refugees?