Thousands of asylum seekers who arrived in Australia by boat before 2013 are"living in the shadows" with limited access to support services and visa uncertainty.
While some were granted substantive visas soon after their arrival, many have faced prolonged delays in processing their claims and have become known as the"legacy caseload". In its report, released on Wednesday, the Human Rights Commission found these asylum seekers were susceptible to homelessness and many lived in poverty or destitution.
Under policies designed to deter people from undertaking the perilous journey by sea, even those found to be refugees are not eligible for permanent residency and face the prospect of being unable to reunite with family members. "These challenges have led to financial hardship, deteriorating mental health and poorer settlement outcomes," Mr Santow said.
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