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Story summary
- An anti-immigration rally in Melbourne contrasted with a panel on refugee rights, reflecting public sentiment divides.
- Panelists highlighted the human costs of refugee policies, connecting current issues to historical contexts.
- Eleonore Said urged leaders to differentiate between migrants and refugees to counter extremist narratives.
- Discussions addressed asylum seekers' struggles in Australia, facing long visa waits and limited rights.
- Calls for unified community leadership to tackle refugee challenges were emphasized.
