A Just Australia is the theme of the campaign coordinated by national campaign umbrella group, Australians for Just Refugee Programs Inc. Launched in July 2002, A Just Australia brings together over 11,500 individual supporters, 120 non-governmental organisations and over 70 prominent Australian Patrons.



The core mission of A Just Australia is to campaign for changes to government policy on refugee and asylum seekers.



We believe that Australia's policies toward refugees and asylum seekers should at all times reflect respect, decency and traditional Australian generosity to those in need, while advancing Australia's international standing and national interests. We aim to achieve just and compassionate treatment of refugees, consistent with the human rights standards which Australia has developed and endorsed.



A Just Australia is a national campaign for just refugee programs. The campaign incorporates a series of public awareness activities including public events, meetings, advertising, lobbying in Canberra, research, letter-writing and protest actions. Member organisations and individuals have contributed to the campaign by providing resources and active lobbying. A Board reflecting major sectors and geographic interests meets quarterly - and an Executive of six manages the operations of a two person national secretariat.