Scorecards
How do the major parties stack up on issues that matter for refugees?
Ahead of the federal election, ASRC asked the three major parties for their stance on key policies affecting refugees and people seeking asylum. Their responses shaped our voter scorecards, helping you see which parties support fair and compassionate policies.
The ASRC does not endorse any political party or candidate. The scores on these scorecards reflect the party’s or candidate’s responses and/or the ASRC’s independent assessment of their refugee policies.
See here for more detail explaining ASRC's key policies and party scores.
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- National Scorecard
- Brisbane, QLD
- Goldstein, VIC
- Kooyong, VIC
- Macnamara, VIC
- Wentworth, NSW
- Wills, VIC
National |
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FREEDOM |
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| End offshore processing | N | N | Y |
| Abolish laws allowing refugees to be deported to danger | ? | N | Y |
| Evacuation of refugees in PNG and Nauru | N | N | Y |
FAIRNESS |
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| Permanency for people failed by Fast Track | ? | N | Y |
SAFETY NET |
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| Universal safety net for refugees | ? | N | Y |
SAFE PASSAGE |
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| Increase annual humanitarian intake | Y | N | Y |
| Lift the ban on resettling refugees in Indonesia | N | N | Y |
How do your candidates compare on issues that matter for refugees?
Ahead of the federal election, ASRC also asked candidates across a number of electorates for their stance on key policies affecting refugees and people seeking asylum. You can find their responses below.
Candidates:
- Madonna Jarrett
- Trevor Evans
- Stephen Bates
Brisbane, QLD |
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FREEDOM |
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| End offshore processing | N | N | Y |
| Abolish laws allowing refugees to be deported to danger | ? | N | Y |
| Evacuation of refugees in PNG and Nauru | N | N | Y |
FAIRNESS |
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| Permanency for people failed by Fast Track | ? | N | Y |
SAFETY NET |
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| Universal safety net for refugees | ? | N | Y |
SAFE PASSAGE |
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| Increase annual humanitarian intake | Y | N | Y |
| Lift the ban on resettling refugees in Indonesia | N | N | Y |
Candidates:
- Nildhara Gadani
- Tim Wilson
- Alana Galli-McRostie
- Zoe Daniel
Goldstein, VIC |
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FREEDOM |
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| End offshore processing | N | N | Y | Y |
| Abolish laws allowing refugees to be deported to danger | ? | N | Y | Y |
| Evacuation of refugees in PNG and Nauru | N | N | Y | Y |
FAIRNESS |
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| Permanency for people failed by Fast Track | ? | N | Y | Y |
SAFETY NET |
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| Universal safety net for refugees | ? | N | Y | Y |
SAFE PASSAGE |
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| Increase annual humanitarian intake | Y | N | Y | Y |
| Lift the ban on resettling refugees in Indonesia | N | N | Y | Y |
Candidates:
- Clive Crosby
- Amelia Hamer
- Jackie Carter
- Monique Ryan
Kooyong, VIC |
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FREEDOM |
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| End offshore processing | N | N | Y | Y |
| Abolish laws allowing refugees to be deported to danger | ? | N | Y | Y |
| Evacuation of refugees in PNG and Nauru | N | N | Y | Y |
FAIRNESS |
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| Permanency for people failed by Fast Track | ? | N | Y | Y |
SAFETY NET |
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| Universal safety net for refugees | ? | N | Y | Y |
SAFE PASSAGE |
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| Increase annual humanitarian intake | Y | N | Y | Y |
| Lift the ban on resettling refugees in Indonesia | N | N | Y | Y |
Candidates:
- Josh Burns
- Benson Saulo
- Sonya Semmens
Macnamara, VIC |
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FREEDOM |
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| End offshore processing | N | N | Y |
| Abolish laws allowing refugees to be deported to danger | ? | N | Y |
| Evacuation of refugees in PNG and Nauru | N | N | Y |
FAIRNESS |
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| Permanency for people failed by Fast Track | ? | N | Y |
SAFETY NET |
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| Universal safety net for refugees | ? | N | Y |
SAFE PASSAGE |
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| Increase annual humanitarian intake | Y | N | Y |
| Lift the ban on resettling refugees in Indonesia | N | N | Y |
Candidates:
- Savannah Peake
- Ro Knox
- Nick Ward
- Allegra Spender
Wentworth, NSW |
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FREEDOM |
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| End offshore processing | N | N | Y | ? |
| Abolish laws allowing refugees to be deported to danger | ? | N | Y | Y |
| Evacuation of refugees in PNG and Nauru | N | N | Y | ? |
FAIRNESS |
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| Permanency for people failed by Fast Track | ? | N | Y | Y |
SAFETY NET |
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| Universal safety net for refugees | ? | N | Y | Y |
SAFE PASSAGE |
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| Increase annual humanitarian intake | Y | N | Y | Y |
| Lift the ban on resettling refugees in Indonesia | N | N | Y | ? |
Candidates:
- Peter Khalil
- Jeff Kidney
- Samantha Ratnam
Wills, VIC |
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FREEDOM |
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| End offshore processing | N | N | Y |
| Abolish laws allowing refugees to be deported to danger | ? | N | Y |
| Evacuation of refugees in PNG and Nauru | N | N | Y |
FAIRNESS |
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| Permanency for people failed by Fast Track | ? | N | Y |
SAFETY NET |
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| Universal safety net for refugees | ? | N | Y |
SAFE PASSAGE |
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| Increase annual humanitarian intake | Y | N | Y |
| Lift the ban on resettling refugees in Indonesia | N | N | Y |
