Unlike quota refugees who receive comprehensive assistance, asylum seekers have limited access to essential services such as mental health support, social welfare, and employment rights. Many are denied work visas and are left to rely on emergency benefits, which are often insufficient. The report emphasizes the need for policy reforms to ensure that asylum seekers receive equitable treatment and support, aligning with New Zealand’s obligations under the Refugee Convention.
Read the full article: Asylum seekers treated differently to refugees, in limbo without support – report | RNZ News
Read the report: Safe Start. Fair Future. | Tāwharau Whakaumu — Centre for Asia Pacific Refugee Studies