Guide to Refugee Law in Australia
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The Guide to Refugee Law in Australia contains an analysis of the legal issues relevant to the assessment of protection visas, focusing particularly on the determination of refugee status in Australia. It was first developed in 1996 and is maintained by the Legal Services Section of the tribunal as a reference tool for members and staff of the tribunal. The Guide is regularly updated to reflect developments in the law.
We welcome any comments regarding the guide.
Disclaimer: This Guide was prepared by the Legal Services Section of the Refugee Review Tribunal and Migration Review Tribunal, for use by members and staff. It is provided for general information only. It is not intended as a legal textbook or a substitute for advice and should not be treated as such. No warranty is given in relation to the accuracy, currency or completeness of the Guide. The Australian Government, its employees, officers or agents accept no responsibility for any loss or damage, whether direct or indirect, arising from use of, or reliance on, material or opinions contained in the Guide. The material in this Guide may include the views of third parties, but do not necessarily reflect the views of the tribunal or of the Australian Government.
Note: The following documents can be viewed online and are printable. Please contact us if you require additional information.
Contents -  pdf
Introduction - pdf
Chapter 1 - Protection Visas pdf
Chapter 2 - Country of Reference pdf
Chapter 3 - Well-founded Fear  pdf
Chapter 4 - Persecution pdf
Chapter 5 - Convention Grounds and Nexus pdf
Chapter 6 - Relocation pdf
Chapter 7 - Exclusion and Cessation pdf
Chapter 8 - State Protection pdf
Chapter 9 - Third Country Protection pdf
Chapter 10 - Complementary Protection pdf
Chapter 11 - Application of the Legal Principles in Particular Situations pdf
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© Commonwealth of Australia 2012
This work is copyright. You may download, display, print and reproduce this material in unaltered form only (retaining this notice) for your personal, non-commercial use or use within your organisation. Apart from any use as permitted under the Copyright Act 1968, all other rights are reserved. Requests and enquiries concerning reproduction and rights should be addressed to: Copyright Officer, Migration Review Tribunal & Refugee Review Tribunal, PO Box 14158, Melbourne VIC 8001; or email: copyright@mrt-rrt.gov.au.
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