Human Rights Law Program
The Human Rights Law Program provides a robust, independent, free legal service to uphold the human rights of asylum seekers. We legally assist and represent people through each stage of the refugee determination process. Via a team of over 100 volunteers and a handful of paid solicitors we provide annually more than 25,000 hours of free legal help. Our law program also engages in policy and law reform, and campaigns for social justice for asylum seekers.
Our Human Rights Law Program includes registered Migration Agents. Please click here for a copy of the Migration Agents Registered Authority (MARA) Code of Conduct.
Human Rights Law Program registered Migration Agents
Michael Tamblyn - MARAN: 1280891
Simon Leske - MARAN: 0960234
Jessica Williamson - MARAN: 1169686
James Wardlaw - MARAN: 1281707
Kon Karapanagiotidis - MARAN: 0101919
Kevin Barry - MARN: 0958083
What We Do
Via a team of over 100 volunteers and a handful of paid solicitors we provide annually more than 25,000 hours of free legal help. Our law program also engages in policy and law reform, and campaigns for social justice for asylum seekers.
Julian Burnside
Pictured with ASRC CEO, Kon Karapanagiotidis
"I have a long history of supporting the work of the Law Program of the ASRC through providing pro - bono legal work and fundraising for the centre. I do so because I believe in what they stand for. I respect their committment to fighting for the human rights of asylum seekers and in providing a robust, independent and quality free legal service for those most in need."
Volunteer - Marguerite Hofmeyr
I am a lawyer and have worked for commercial law firms in the past, but realised that my passion lies with public interest and human rights law. Working for the ASRC makes me feel like I am contributing towards something bigger than myself and I leave every day feeling stimulated and inspired by the stories of bravery of the asylum seekers that we assist.
Asylum Seeker
"Words alone cannot express my sincere gratitude to your expended effort and unwavering support in assisting me to acquire my Protection Visa. I was in the middle of nowhere, not knowing what to do with myself and the 'demon shadow' that was following me around day and night. You welcomed me with your warm hearts and wide - opened arms, took over my worries and in you I found HOPE. The tears of sorrow that I shed on my first day I stepped into this building have been transformed to 'tears of joy'. I thank you so much and the appreciation comes from the deepest end of my heart. God bless."
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Human Rights Law Program
Working together for Justice
Via a team of over 100 volunteers and a handful of paid solicitors we provide annually more than 25,000 hours of free legal help. -
Human Rights Law Program
Working together for Justice
Via a team of over 100 volunteers and a handful of paid solicitors we provide annually more than 25,000 hours of free legal help.
