ABC Online | Newcastle church leader stands by offer of sanctuary to asylum seekers ABC Online A Newcastle church leader admits churches may have no legal power to offer sanctuary to asylum seekers, but insists it is an important message to send to the community. Last night around 100 people gathered at the Wesley Uniting Church in Hamilton, ... Could compassion in politics be making a comeback? Asylum seekers: Let Them Stay protests draw thousands in cities across Australia Andrews lobbies for refugees to stay |