Reports & discussion papers
Asylum Seekers and Refugees: Scriptural, Theological and Ethical Approaches
Summary: This report examines possible scriptural, theological and ethical approaches to the question of asylum seekers and refugees
Project: Refugees and asylum seekers
Discussion paper 2 Refugees and asylum seekers – an analysis of Australian legal and policy responses
Summary: This report examines recent Australian policy responses in light of our commitment to, and the principles espoused in, key international documents, all of which have been signed and/or ratified by Australia at various points over the past 60 years.
Project: Refugees and asylum seekers
Download file
Discussion paper 1 Refugees and asylum seekers – context for the current debate
Summary: This report outlines key terms, and summarises recent data on asylum seeker/refugee activity in Australia. It also summarises relevant documents eg the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; 1951 Convention on the Status of Refugees.
Project: Refugees and asylum seekers
Download file
Response to Qld Govt review of SRC report
Summary: The Qld Govt identified a number of purported inaccuracies in the SRC report, ‘Wild Rivers Policy — Likely Impacts on Sustainable Development’. In this reply,
the SRC has addressed the government
claims in detail.
Project: Wild Rivers
Download file
Greater Brisbane 2011 Rental Affordability Snapshot
Summary: This paper presents local findings from a multi-state survey that identifies the proportion of rental properties that are
affordable, accessible and appropriate for people living on benefits (Apr 2011).
Project: National Rent Affordability Survey
Download file
Wild Rivers Position Statement
Summary: Diocese of Brisbane Position Statement on Wild Rivers legislation
Project: Wild Rivers
Download file
Wild Rivers Policy – Likely Impact on Sustainable Development
Summary: This paper demonstrates that the Wild Rivers legislation will stifle sustainable economic opportunities. The legislation is therefore highly likely to adversely affect Indigenous well-being (Sept 2010).
Project: Wild Rivers
Download file
Wild Rivers Policy – Likely Impact on Indigenous Well- Being
Summary: This report examines the likely effect of the Wild Rivers Act 2005 on the Indigenous communities in the rural and
remote areas of Cape York, Northern Queensland (August 2009).
Project: Wild Rivers
Download file
Anglicare Southern Queensland is an Anglican not-for-profit organisation providing caring and supportive services to the community