Submission to Department of Home Affairs on ‘Managing Australia’s Migrant Intake’

This submission is directed to the Department of Home Affairs in response to the Discussion Paper on ‘Managing Australia’s Migrant Intake’. The submission focuses on the rights and interests of young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds within Australia’s Migration and Humanitarian Programmes. MYAN emphasises the need for targeted, coordinated, and nationally consistent support for these young people, highlighting the importance of family reunification and long-term settlement planning. The submission provides recommendations for improving settlement outcomes, ensuring that young people from refugee-like backgrounds receive adequate support and opportunities to thrive in Australia.