Australian Medical Association

Those seeking asylum and refugee status in Australia often experience trauma in their country of origin and are susceptible to a range of diseases and conditions. The AMA believes that refugees and asylum seekers should receive the same level and quality of health care as other Australians, regardless of citizenship, visa status or ability to pay. This Position Statement updates the AMA's position on the conditions that must be met to ensure the health and welfare of people seeking asylum and refuge in Australia.

MJA release - Newly released prisoners are among the most vulnerable groups in the community, with more than one a day dying within a year of release, research published in the Medical Journal of Australia has found.

AMA Position Statement: Health Care of Prisoners and Detainees - 1998