The Refugee Council of Australia (RCA) welcomes the Australian Government's decision to publish transcripts of refugee processing hearings held on Nauru.
This is a significant development and a major step forward in transparency and accountability in the processing of asylum seekers.
The Australian Government has published the transcripts on a new online platform, which provides a valuable resource for journalists, researchers, and the public to understand the refugee processing system on Nauru.
The transcripts are available at
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The following is a statement from the Refugee Council of Australia:
"The publication of these transcripts is a significant step forward in transparency and accountability in the refugee processing system. The RCA has long advocated for greater transparency and scrutiny in the processing of asylum seekers on Nauru. We commend the Australian Government for this decision and hope it will lead to a more informed and nuanced discussion about the complex and often contentious issues surrounding refugee processing."
The Australian Government has stated that the transcripts are being published to increase transparency and provide a better understanding of the refugee processing system on Nauru.
"We believe that publishing transcripts of these hearings will provide greater insight into the process and help build trust with the Australian public," said a spokesperson for the Australian Government.
The transcripts include the proceedings of 131 refugee processing hearings held on Nauru between 2012 and 2018.
The RCA has long advocated for greater transparency and scrutiny in the processing of asylum seekers on Nauru. The organisation has called for the Australian Government to publish transcripts of refugee processing hearings, as well as other key documents and information, to increase transparency and accountability in the system.
The publication of these transcripts is a significant step forward in transparency and accountability in the refugee processing system.
"The publication of these transcripts is a significant step forward in transparency and accountability in the refugee processing system. The RCA has long advocated for greater transparency and scrutiny in the processing of asylum seekers on Nauru. We commend the Australian Government for this decision and hope it will lead to a more informed and nuanced discussion about the complex and often contentious issues surrounding refugee processing."
RCA also welcomes the Australian Government's decision to provide access to the transcripts to the public.
"The publication of these transcripts is a significant step forward in transparency and accountability in the refugee processing system. The RCA has long advocated for greater transparency and scrutiny in the processing of asylum seekers on Nauru. We commend the Australian Government for this decision and hope it will lead to a more informed and nuanced discussion about the complex and often contentious issues surrounding refugee processing."
The Australian Government has stated that the transcripts are being published to increase transparency and provide a better understanding of the refugee processing system on Nauru.
"We believe that publishing transcripts of these hearings will provide greater insight into the process and help build trust with the Australian public," said a spokesperson for the Australian Government.
RCA also welcomes the Australian Government's decision to provide access to the transcripts to the public.
"The publication of these transcripts is a significant step forward in transparency and accountability in the refugee processing system. The RCA has long advocated for greater transparency and scrutiny in the processing of asylum seekers on Nauru. We commend the Australian Government for this decision and hope it will lead to a more informed and nuanced discussion about the complex and often contentious issues surrounding refugee processing."
MEDIA RELEASE: Nauru transcripts of refugee processing hearings now available online
The Refugee Council of Australia (RCA) welcomes the Australian Government's decision to publish transcripts of refugee processing hearings held on Nauru.
This is a significant development and a major step forward in transparency and accountability in the processing of asylum seekers.
Transcripts available online
The Australian Government has published the transcripts on a new online platform, which provides a valuable resource for journalists, researchers, and the public to understand the refugee processing system on Nauru.
The transcripts are available at https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/transcripts-nauru-hearings.
Statement from the Refugee Council of Australia
"The publication of these transcripts is a significant step forward in transparency and accountability in the refugee processing system. The RCA has long advocated for greater transparency and scrutiny in the processing of asylum seekers on Nauru. We commend the Australian Government for this decision and hope it will lead to a more informed and nuanced discussion about the complex and often contentious issues surrounding refugee processing."
Australian Government statement
The Australian Government has stated that the transcripts are being published to increase transparency and provide a better understanding of the refugee processing system on Nauru.
"We believe that publishing transcripts of these hearings will provide greater insight into the process and help build trust with the Australian public," said a spokesperson for the Australian Government.
Key facts
- The transcripts include the proceedings of 131 refugee processing hearings held on Nauru between 2012 and 2018.
- The RCA has long advocated for greater transparency and scrutiny in the processing of asylum seekers on Nauru.
- The organisation has called for the Australian Government to publish transcripts of refugee processing hearings, as well as other key documents and information, to increase transparency and accountability in the system.
Author's summary
The publication of transcripts of refugee processing hearings held on Nauru is a significant step forward in transparency and accountability in the refugee processing system. The Refugee Council of Australia welcomes this development and hopes it will lead to a more informed and nuanced discussion about the complex issues surrounding refugee processing.
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Asylum Seeker Resource Centre — 2025-11-25