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Please note: this website was created in 2003 and there have been several changes in relevant Australian legislation since that time (probably Canadian too). The website is kept online as an overview of the situation at that time but has not and will not be updated. | |
Australian Statistics |
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Of the 13,076 on-shore applications for refugee status received during 2000-2001, the Department of Immigration Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs (DIMIA) issued 5, 579 Protection Visas. These were divided into two categories: 1. Permanent Protection Visas (PPV's), which permit permanent residence status were granted to 1,127 asylum seekers 2. Temporary Protection Visas (TPV's), which permit temporary resident status for three years were granted to 4,452 asylum seekers. The following chart shows the total number of protection visas granted by visa type and nationality of applicant.
Of the 5,579 visas granted 851 Protection visas were granted following appeals to the Refugee Review Tribunal (RRT) and a further 77 were granted a visa through direct appeals to the Minister. The top source countries for people seeking refugee status during 2000-2001 were, Afghanistan 17%, Iraq 9.5 and People's Republic of China (PRC) 9%. For further statistical data regarding refugees and asylum seekers in Australia see: Refugee Council Of Australia Facts & Stats: Statistics US Committee for Refugees Statistics Tables 2000 Department of Immigration Multicultural & Indigenous Affairs Boat Arrival Details Department of Immigration Multicultural & Indigenous Affairs Fact sheets US Committee for Refugees - World Refugee Survey 2002 Country Report: Australia |
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see also: Canadian Statistics |