The news coming out of Afghanistan is devastating. Hammond
Taylor stands with the Afghani Australian community.
The United Nations is warning of a looming "humanitarian
catastrophe" in Afghanistan as the Taliban takes control of
the country. The Taliban take over will likely roll back human
rights, particularly for women and girls and put innumerable lives
at risk.
Hammond Taylor calls on the government to:
- urgently fast-track visas and evacuations for the immediate
family members of Australian citizens and permanent residents who
are in Afghanistan, along with those who worked with the Australian
government, aid sector, Defence Force and human rights groups. This
includes removing the partner visa priority processing direction
that gives those sponsored by former boat arrives the lowest
priority category.
