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COFFS MEDICAL STUDENTS PROTEST AGAINST OFF-SHORE DETENTION

Medical students in Coffs Harbour will stage a protest this weekend aimed at ending off-shore detention of asylum seekers and refugees.

Organiser Carrie Lee says students are concerned about the health of detainees.

I think a lot of Australian’s believe this isn’t a fair go for the refugees and asylum seekers and it also is a big waste of taxpayers’ money because billions of dollars into maintaining their off-shore detention facilities

The students will stage a protest and information session at Sunday’s Jetty Market.

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