A person seeking asylum is a person seeking protection in another country because they have a well-founded fear of being persecuted in their country of origin on the basis of their race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership of a particular social group.
A refugee is a person who requested protection and has been granted refugee status.
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In Australia, most children enjoy their right to education, healthcare, and a good standard of living. Most live in safe, caring homes and communities where they can grow and develop, play and have fun, be involved in activities, and look forward to the future. But some children need more support to enjoy all their rights and freedoms.
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Thank you for your introduction, and I thank the NSW Teachers Federation for inviting me to speak to you today.
I start by acknowledging the traditional custodians of the land upon which we meet today, the Gadigal people of the Eora nation, and pay my respects to elders both past and present.
You have asked me to speak today about my role as Age Discrimination Commissioner.
