Crossbench MPs are calling on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Immigration Minister Tony Burke to create a "timely pathway to permanency" for thousands of asylum seekers in visa limbo. Human Rights Law Centre legal director Sanmati Verma, who has represented asylum seekers like Mr Yogalingam, welcomed the MPs' letter. Ms Verma said Mr Yogalingam's death was an "entirely foreseeable result …
Refugee advocates have gathered to protest the death of a 23-year-old Tamil asylum seeker who died after setting himself on fire in Melbourne's south-east. Tamil Refugee Council founder Aran Mylvaganam said Mr Yogalingam's death had been "heartbreaking news" for many asylum seekers and refugees. "This is the second death in a month and we're hoping that the government will do …