Australian Red Cross - 13 facts about asylum seekers and refugees you should know

13 facts about asylum seekers and refugees you should know

Understand the facts about asylum seekers and refugees and help dispel myths and misunderstandings.

What's the difference between an asylum seeker, a refugee and a migrant? Are people who seek asylum and come to Australia by boat 'illegal'? Does Australia have more asylum claims than other countries?

Find out the answers to these questions and more so you can separate the fact from the fiction.