Statement on the Passing of the Asylum Seeker Legislation

The Sisters of St Joseph join with the Christian Church leaders in Australia in the expression of "grave concern at the passing of legislation to allow for the offshore processing and indefinite detention of asylum seekers".

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"Core to the Christian faith is the principle of ‘welcoming the stranger’, and Jesus’ parable of the Good Samaritan guides us as we seek to care for those who are vulnerable and marginalised in society," said the statement by leaders from the Catholic, Anglican and Uniting churches, together with the Salvation Army and others.