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. It is very difficult and time consuming to get an appointment at one of these centres. In the aftermath of the pandemic the Department of Home Affairs launched an online system for asylum renewals and new applications. However, asylum seekers still face challenges noting failures with the system, and most of those we met who had submitted their applications had not received any feedback.
He left in September and I do not even know where he went. I do not even have his number ... I have the six monthly permit but then it expired during the lockdown and now I do not even know what I am going to do if Home Affairs open because I can't renew there because I don't have a file there. I was part of my husband's file and I will only know when they reopen if they are going to help me.
Lack of accommodation for asylum seekers and refugees means that some women end up sleeping in the street or becoming dependent on others for accommodation.
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