Protesting the inhumane treatment of asylum seekers . Where: Coffs Harbour NSW

"In the struggle for democratic freedoms, we need to ensure that rights apply to everyone – for, if they don’t, they’ll soon apply to none." Jeff Sparrow, The Guardian

Roadside demonstration: Thursday 13^th June, Big Banana, Coffs Harbour

 It is important, in the post-election phase, to continue to remind the public that the cruel policy of the ill-treatment of refugees, both offshore and in Australia, has not subsided in any way. The reality of the re-election of the Morrison government has been nothing less than disastrous for refugees detained offshore, with more than twenty of them self-harming or attempting suicide since 18^thMay. It is equally distressing for the asylum seekers in our cities who find themselves increasingly at the mercy of the government’s harsh policy of withdrawing support for them as they wait, seemingly indefinitely, to have their claims for protection determined.

Fifteen committed protesters demonstrate outside 'The Big Banana" in Coffs Harbour NSW

Bring asylum seekers here.

Offshore processing statistics, April 2019

End 'Off Shore' detention.

Fast tracking statistics

The government introduced new system of determining who is a refugee for people who came by boat, called 'fast tracking'. How many decisions have they made? How many people are being recognised?

17 May 2019

Australia was a compassionate country.

There is growing support from local drivers.