To mark International Women’s Day, the National Advocacy Group on Women on Temporary Visas Experiencing Violence (the ‘National Advocacy Group’) calls for reform to the migration system to advance Australia’s commitment to ending gendered violence in a generation. The migration system currently provides a safety net for some temporary migrants who experience domestic and family […]
An updated factsheet, reflecting changes in the family violence provisions effective from 15 October 2024, is coming soon. If you are experiencing domestic and family violence and need legal advice about your visa situation you can contact us via our enquiry form at iarc.org.au/help.
Breakdown of Relationship – Partner Visas Read More »
Despite significant calls to recognise the urgency of women’s safety as a national priority, the Federal Budget measures announced last week are an inadequate response to a growing national crisis. Australia’s migration system continues to put women at risk of violence. Perpetrators use visa status as a threat to keep women in violent relationships. Visa
National Advocacy Group urges Federal Government to take action on women’s safety Read More »
State and Federal Governments must take action on domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV) now and commit to funding services that assist victim-survivors to leave or recover from unsafe relationships. The Immigration Advice and Rights Centre (IARC) is having to turn away women experiencing DFSV every week, due to increased demand and funding cuts to
Urgent funding and law reform needed to keep migrant and refugee women safe in Australia Read More »
The National Advocacy Group on Women on Temporary Visas Experiencing Violence, of which IARC is a member, has released our updated Blueprint for Reform.
Blueprint for Reform Read More »
Information about how to apply for a partner visa if you are onshore.
Partner Visa Applications in Australia Read More »
We provided this submission to advocate for the meaningful inclusion of people with precarious visa statuses in the Australian Government’s National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children. The submission drew on our extensive experience giving legal services to victim-survivors of Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence.
Draft National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children 2022-2032 Read More »
IARC made a submission to the NSW Government’s public inquiry into coercive control in domestic relationships. We called for increased education around coercive control, long-term sustainable funding for specialist family and domestic violence services, and improved training for police.
NSW Joint Select Committee Inquiry into Coercive Control in Domestic Relationships Read More »
IARC’s submission to this inquiry drew on our extensive experience providing legal services to victim-survivors of Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence. We advocated for comprehensive immigration law and policy reform to give victim-survivors the chance to escape abuse and remain safely in Australia.
IARC provided a submission to an Australian Senate inquiry into the practice of dowry abuse in Australia. It focused on how dowry abuse can impact women’s visa status, particularly in situations involving Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence.
Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee Inquiry into Dowry Abuse Read More »
