Today, Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs, the Hon. Andrew Giles had the privilege of meeting with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Mr Filippo Grandi.
This is the first visit to Australia by the High Commissioner for Refugees in more than a decade.
Minister Giles discussed Australia’s long-term partnership with UNHCR and ongoing commitment to contribute to humanitarian and resettlement efforts in response to global displacement crises.
The Minister also reinforced Australia’s commitment to be a global leader in finding sustainable solutions for refugees and displaced persons, and to look beyond traditional responses by championing complementary resettlement pathways.
The Albanese Government is proud to deliver a humanitarian program that considers a refugee’s entire resettlement journey, ensuring they can rebuild their lives, and participate fully in Australian society.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs, the Hon. Andrew Giles
“The Albanese Government is committed to doing its part to build a stronger global protection and resettlement framework.
“With more than 100 million people displaced worldwide, Australia must do its part in the global resettlement effort.
“I look forward to my upcoming travel to Thailand where I will meet with additional representatives from UNHCR, as well as the International Organization for Migration, to continue discussions on durable solutions to irregular migration and humanitarian and resettlement issues.”
