Refugee and Humanitarian
Australia’s Humanitarian Program is an important part of our contribution to the international protection of refugees.
It is designed to ensure that Australia can respond effectively to global humanitarian situations and that support services are available to meet the specific needs of these entrants.
The Humanitarian Program has two components:
* The onshore (asylum or protection) component offers protection to people in Australia who meet the refugee definition in the United Nations Refugees Convention.
* The offshore (resettlement) component offers resettlement for people outside Australia who are in need of humanitarian assistance.
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