Refugees take their call for permanent visas to Labor MPs

Chris Slee
Zebedee Parkes
March 10, 2025
Issue 
1425
News
Refugees protest for visas in Thomastown, Naarm/Melbourne, March 8. Photo: Chris Slee

Refugees protested outside Labor MP Andrew Giles’ office in Thomastown in Naarm/Melbourne and immigration minister Tony Burke’s office in Punchbowl in Gadigal Country/Sydney on March 8.

They are demanding permanent visas for several thousand refugees who have lived for 12 years on temporary visas.

In Victoria, they defied police to take their message to the streets.

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Outside Tony Burke's office, March 8. Photo: Zebedee Parkes

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Outside Tony Burke's office, March 8. Photo: Zebedee Parkes

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Protest at Andrew Giles' office, March 8. Photo: Chris Slee
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