Alex Pagliaro
Alex Pagliaro is a Refugee Action Coordinator for Amnesty International’s Refugee Campaign, helping to ensure that the rights of refugees and asylum seekers are protected in Australia. Alex has also been a Refugee Case Worker with Amnesty International and worked in Tanaznia for a year.
Articles by Alex Pagliaro
Three sensible ways to fix a silly immigration system
Last Friday the Parliamentary Inquiry into Australia’s Detention Network finally released its report. The three most important recommendations – a…... Read more
A harrowing look inside Australia’s detention centres
I’ve just returned from two weeks visiting some of Australia’s most remote detention facilities. In eight different centres across Christmas…... Read more
Christmas Island proof the whole system is broken
Australia’s immigration detention system is at breaking point. Events on Christmas Island over recent weeks are a clear expression of…... Read more
Gillard talked the talk on refugees, walks with a limp
Yesterday, after rampant speculation, Prime Minister Gillard announced the Australian Government’s new approach to asylum seekers. This speech could have…... Read more
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Five sparky ideas from a revolutionary talkfest
If the weekend of provocative public talks TEDxSydney accepted your application to be part of their 800-strong…
Are you and your vitamins meant to be friends forever?
If you are anything like me, the ever-growing vitamin and mineral section of the pharmacy or supermarket…
Punch on: Open thread 28/05/2012
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From: They must pay for one’s bitter disappointments
Michael S says:
"A teacher at Geelong Grammar had criticised her for using words that were too long, which had left her confused and had made her doubt her ability to write essays. She became ''quite distressed'' when her English marks began to fall." I can sympathise. My scholastic mentors conveyed to me a causal relationship… [read more]From: Welfare for breeders is a bonus for everyone
Change Up! says:
I have no problem paying my taxes. As a single, childless person on a very decent income, I can afford it and not have my life severely altered. Plus I understand that my taxes paying for things like schools, childcare and infrastructure is ultimately a good thing. A better community is better for me… [read more]Gentle jabs to the ribs
They must pay for one’s bitter disappointments
A private school girl’s family is sueing her elite, extremely expensive private school for not… Read more
