Refugees and asylum seekers
Council's Commitments
In 2002, the City of Port Phillip declared itself a Refugee Welcome Zone (PDF 205 KB) in support of the Refugee Council of Australia campaign. This declaration formed a commitment in spirit to welcoming refugees into our community.
Port Phillip Council supports the Joint statement by local governments in Victoria on asylum seekers (item 9.1) (PDF 223 KB).
Port Phillip Council considered the issue of asylum seekers at the Ordinary Meeting of Council on 18 December 2006 and endorsed an Asylum Seeker Policy statement (PDF 15 KB).
City of Port Phillip is also a general supporter of the Mayoral and Councillor Taskforce Supporting People Seeking Asylum.
Who are refugees and asylum seekers
To understand what is meant by these terms, view the Refugee Council of Australia's Get the Facts.
There are many common myths about asylum seekers. For more information about these myths and the facts, view the fact sheets on this Asylum Fact Check page.
How you can assist
The Back Your Neighbour Campaign, was launched by the Mayoral and Councillor Taskforce Supporting People Seeking Asylum. The campaign provides extensive resources of how you can support people seeking asylum.