MONDAY: Refugees in the dark over security checks | Mob rule on Craig Thomson

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MONDAY 28 MAY 2012 Refugees in the dark over security checks KERRY MURPHY Hayder and Mariam were found to be refugees in mid 2009. This year they had their second child. They have patiently awaited their security clearance, but when they make inquiries they are merely told that Immigration is awaiting the security checks from 'outside agencies'. The long process is affecting them mentally. Read more | Listen

EDITORIAL Mob rule on Craig Thomson MICHAEL MULLINS Migrants and refugees find Australia attractive because the rule of law generally functions well. If mob rule prevails, as is threatening to occur in the case of Craig Thomson, Australia will lose its lure and the politicians could finally have their wish because the boats will stop. Read more | Listen EUREKA STREET is published daily by Jesuit Communications Australia at www.eurekastreet.com.au. It's free to subscribe, but please support our advertisers. If you would prefer to receive a weekly email, go to www.eurekastreet.com.au/subscribe.aspx. If this email does not display correctly, go to www.eurekastreet.com.au/archive.aspx. Subscribe to audio in iTunes or similar: http://www.eurekastreet.com.au/eurekastreet_podcasts.xml

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