Availability for Comment : Dr Sam Pari, Official Spokesperson, Australian Tamil Congress

The Australian Tamil Congress holds grave fears for the safety of four Tamils on Christmas Island facing possible deportation. These people have been deemed by the UNHCR to be legitimate refugees and should therefore be given a second chance at life in a peaceful country where they are safe from persecution. They will be well supported by the significant Tamil community in Australia. Tamils have a proud and positive place in Australian society. We have integrated into the broader community and economy – Australian Tamils will do our best to support and help resettle any Tamil refugees who move here.

ASIO refuses asylum Seekers

Neither the government nor ASIO will say why the refugees failed the ASIO's security check. Dr Sam Pari Spokesperson for ATC says the refugees will not choose to return to the country they fled.

http://player.sbs.com.au/naca#/naca/wna/Latest/playlist/ASIO-refuses-asylum-seekers/

Presenter: Sen Lam

Speakers: Sisira Jayasuriya, Singhalese-born Professor of Economics at LaTrobe University in Melbourne; Dr Sam Pari, Sydney-based spokesperson for the Australian Tamil Congress

ABC Radio National's Connect Asia for their coverage of this very important issue to Tamils

http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/aboutus/contactus.htm

http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/connectasia/stories/201001/s2801611.htm

Radio Adelaide Breakfast - Sri Lanka post election

After the elections in Sri Lanka, with the population being said to be more ethnically split than ever before, is it possible the President Rajapaksa

will address issues such as economically developing the north, power sharing and reconciliation with the Tamil people?