"Ending the suspension of Sri Lankan and Afghan claims would be an excellent start to Gillard’s government and demonstrate her commitment to human rights," said the group's acting Asia director Elaine Pearson.
Gillard, who deposed Kevin Rudd in a party coup and will face elections within months, has called for an end to "political correctness" in the debate over the boatloads of asylum seekers reaching Australia's north.
Australia's first woman prime minister is poised to make an announcement on the issue this week, as a three-month freeze on Sri Lankan claims ends on Thursday. Afghan claims are currently suspended for another three months.
"In an election year, the Gillard government should reset the debate on the treatment of refugees and end refugee-bashing for