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TRLS addresses an access-to-justice gap that manifests from the unique circumstances of refugees, asylum seekers & other humanitarian entrants into the Tasmanian community.

Tasmanian Refugee Legal Service

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The latest news from TRLS and our clients

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  • October 7 2026

Permanent residency brings life-changing outcomes

The granting of permanent residency is the unshackling of all the chains weighing down humanitarian entrants in Tasmania.
  • September 18 2026

Sweeping migration changes announced

The Federal government’s long-awaited and much rumoured migration reforms were announced with further reforms flagged.
  • September 10 2026
Two silhouetted people hugging by a river with the sun setting in the background.

Write a Message of Hope

People stepping into our office looking for help are often feeling lonely, scared and overwhelmed. Can you write a Message of Hope for them?
  • August 19 2026
Refugees welcome

Joint letter to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese

This week we joined 160 other organisations calling on the Albanese Government not to proceed with reported changes to Australia’s migration system that would take away work rights from people seeking asylum, reduce appeal rights and make it harder for migrant and refugee families to reunite.
  • July 30 2026

A Story of Hope: From Ethiopia to Tasmania

Separated through no choice of her own, Jewel made the heartbreaking decision to leave her child with his grandmother and make the long journey to Sudan to escape ethnic violence.
  • May 31 2026

Claims for Asylum Based on Sexual Orientation

To celebrate Law Week in May, Daisy, TRLS Lawyer, sat down with Pat and produced a podcast discussing the Refugee Convention and claims for asylum based on sexual orientation.
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Recent Media

Explore some of the media coverage of our work with real stories for people and families we’ve helped.