The Tasmania Opportunity is a professional think-tank and networking organisation that is focused on providing government and industry a well-researched and broad-based perspective on issues relating to refugees currently awaiting processing in Australia or located in Australia’s offshore detention facilities including ways that Tasmania might participate in safe, humane, and cost-effective settlement options.

Committee

Jeff McKinnon (President and Executive Officer), Michael Cleary (Vice President and Secretary), Dr David Strong, Ivan James AO (Treasurer and Public officer), and Alison Jales.

Advisor

Julian Burnside AO QC

Support

The Tasmania Opportunity is a member of the Refugee Council of Australia

Members

Our members are passionate about protecting the rights of asylum seekers and refugees. Anyone interested in becoming a member should complete the enclosed Application for Membership

Please email the completed form to the public officer: ivandjames@gmail.com

Constitution:

The Tasmania Opportunity is an unincorporated not-for-profit association that is funded by its members and has no political affiliations. Its rules may be downloaded from this site.

Australian Business Number:

ABN 81 708 837 976