Policy and law updates
Any developments in law or policy affecting refugees and people seeking asylum will be added here.
Updated November 2026
FACTSHEET
Information for those trying to leave Iran
This factsheet provides RACS’s understanding of responses to some Frequently Asked Questions we are currently receiving from people in Australia wishing to assist relatives and friends in Iran wanting help to come to Australia. Please note that all the information in this factsheet we believe to be correct as at March 2026, but the situation is changing rapidly.
Read the fact sheet here, under Emerging Legal Issues.
Updated March 2026
FACTSHEET
Current Visa Options for Ukrainians who arrived in Australia before 31 July 2024
The Australian Government recently extended the availability of a temporary humanitarian visa pathway to Ukrainians who arrived in Australia before 31 July 2024 (previously this date was 31 July 2023).
This Fact Sheet is intended for Ukrainian nationals who arrived in Australia before 31 July 2024 and are not otherwise holding a Temporary Humanitarian Concern (Subclass 786) and are not currently engaged in the pathway to a Resolution of Status Visa (Subclass 851).
Read the fact sheet here, under Emerging Legal Issues.
Updated December 2025
Crisis portal for Australians affected by Israel-Iran missile strikes
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has created a crisis portal for Australians in Iran, Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
Australian citizens, permanent residents and their immediate family members who have right of entry into Australia are able to register.
Updated June 2025
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