The Greens welcome the decision to scrap Temporary Protection Visas (TPVs) and Safe Haven Enterprise Visas (SHEVs).
“This decision is a good one, and long overdue. We join with the thousands of people who are celebrating this news today,” Greens Immigration spokesperson Senator McKim said.
“Temporary visas were part of the previous government’s inhumane agenda against refugees and people seeking asylum and it’s long past time we put an end to it.”
“While we welcome this announcement, it’s also critical that people who were unfairly impacted by the previous government’s dodgy ‘fast track’ process are given the opportunity to reapply for a fair and just outcome.”
“We’ll examine this policy change in detail to ensure that no-one is left behind.”
“The government must take steps to support all refugees, particularly those who have faced years of uncertainty, including those who were left in a state of legal limbo.”