Download 7.25 MB After being held for years on islands in the Pacific and then in detention centres in Australia, a group of around 50 asylum seekers and refugees are now celebrating their freedom. They've been released from detention centres here into the community after fleeing their countries by boat and being taken to offshore detention in Papua New Guinea and Nauru. Refugee advocates are hoping for more releases in the coming weeks. Guest: Jana Favero, Director of Advocacy and Campaigns at the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre Producer: Statement from Home Affairs • The Australian Government remains committed to regional processing and third country resettlement for persons under these arrangements.