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
Why are 386 men being held hostage on Nauru?
“Why are we here? Why don’t they just tell us why we’re here? The not knowing will kill us, the…... Read more
What the expert panel should say about our asylum crisis
Stopping the boats sounds like a quick and easy solution to the problem of asylum seekers. If the boats don’t…... Read more
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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In a world in which there are still people who subscribe to the vile notion that certain victims of sexual…
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From: Hasbro, go straight to gaol, do not pass go
Tim says:
They should update other things in the game too. Instead of a get out of jail free card, they should have a Dodgy Lawyer card that not only gets you out of jail straight away but also gives you a fat payout in compensation for daring to arrest you in the first place. Instead of getting a hotel when you… [read more]From: A guide to summer festivals especially if you wouldn’t go
Kel says:
If you want a festival for older people or for families alike, get amongst the respectable punters at Bluesfest. A truly amazing festival experience to be had of ALL AGES. And all the young "festivalgoers" usually write themselves off on the first night, only to never hear from them again the rest of… [read more]Gentle jabs to the ribs
Superman needs saving
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