Top Stories Politics Courts General Finance Sport World FactCheck

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Support AAP with a free or paid subscription

Subscribe to AAP News Download our app

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Support AAP with a free or paid subscription

Subscribe to AAP News Download our app

Latest news: Immigration

Labor bets house on migration figure that won't behave

Labor bets house on migration figure that won't behave

Bringing migration down will disarm those who have weaponised one statistic against the government, but it's not clear that will happen, experts say.

Labor's visa detention stance compared with Trump's ICE

Labor's visa detention stance compared with Trump's ICE

Labor's visa detention stance compared with Trump's ICE

Labor's visa detention stance compared with Trump's ICE

Rounding up people who have overstayed their visa into detention centres has been blasted as missing the mark and copying harsh immigration tactics in the US.

Backpackers and students lose out in migration overhaul

Backpackers and students lose out in migration overhaul

Backpackers and students lose out in migration overhaul

Backpackers and students lose out in migration overhaul

Family visas for foreign students will be curbed and overstayers detained if they don't leave Australia as part of Labor's plan to cut migration numbers.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

'I don't like it': second student wave protests Hanson

'I don't like it': second student wave protests Hanson

Thousands of pupils have skipped class for a second national student walkout against Pauline Hanson and One Nation.

Take two: Labor to announce migration plan after delay

Take two: Labor to announce migration plan after delay

New levers to push down migration numbers will be detailed by the home affairs minister as opposition parties devise ways to slash the amount of new arrivals.

Defiant Hanson 'sick of listening' to migration experts

Defiant Hanson 'sick of listening' to migration experts

Pauline Hanson is dismissing criticism from bureaucrats, politicians and big business, saying they're wrong on migration and only care about cheap labour.

'Race to the bottom': One Nation migration plan slammed

'Race to the bottom': One Nation migration plan slammed

Business groups are piling on One Nation's plan to cut 750,000 migrants, arguing it would cripple Australia's ability to elevate its standard of living.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Calls for more skilled migrants to ride innovation boom

Calls for more skilled migrants to ride innovation boom

Calls for more skilled migrants to ride innovation boom

Calls for more skilled migrants to ride innovation boom

Australia is lagging in attracting skilled migrants as the energy transition and AI upheaval strains its STEM workforce.

Skilled migrant women facing barriers in Australia

Skilled migrant women facing barriers in Australia

Skilled migrant women facing barriers in Australia

Skilled migrant women facing barriers in Australia

Migrant and refugee women face many barriers to working in their skilled careers once they relocate to Australia, a new pilot program is trying to address this.

Smooth runway for new migrants could unlock gold mines

Smooth runway for new migrants could unlock gold mines

Smooth runway for new migrants could unlock gold mines

Smooth runway for new migrants could unlock gold mines

Productivity and critical skills are on offer if the government backs Australia's "world class" settlement programs and cools debate, according to a peak body.

Triple-zero education urged to help women escape abuse

Triple-zero education urged to help women escape abuse

Triple-zero education urged to help women escape abuse

Triple-zero education urged to help women escape abuse

A migrant woman experiencing domestic violence who was told that calling emergency services cost $5000 is urging for more information on the vital service.

Anti-migration rally turns on Hanson amid policy muddle

Anti-migration rally turns on Hanson amid policy muddle

Anti-migration rally turns on Hanson amid policy muddle

Anti-migration rally turns on Hanson amid policy muddle

Police have attempted to keep a large group of anti-mass migration protesters and counter demonstrators separate as tensions flared outside a state parliament.

'Not a strong argument' to lower refugee intake numbers

'Not a strong argument' to lower refugee intake numbers

'Not a strong argument' to lower refugee intake numbers

'Not a strong argument' to lower refugee intake numbers

Federal ministers have defended the prime minister's decision to keep Australia's annual refugee intake on hold amid a migration overhaul.

Prime minister steps in to deny refugee cuts

Prime minister steps in to deny refugee cuts

Prime minister steps in to deny refugee cuts

Prime minister steps in to deny refugee cuts

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has denied concerns Australia's refugee intake would be cut after the government was accused of pandering to One Nation.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

One Nation tipped to win by-election in safe Labor seat

Voters in an outer-suburban electorate say they've had enough of Labor, with One Nation tipped to win a state by-election as the party's national support grows.

Labor kicks migration overhaul into the long grass

A planned overhaul of the government's migration policy has been delayed again, with the prime minister confirming it's not on the agenda at national cabinet.

One Nation mops up migration policy amid new polling

One Nation has again been forced to clarify a key policy stance after its newest MP claimed its migration numbers would not differ much from Labor's.

Labor unhurried on migration policy over ramifications

The home affairs minister has not given an indication when an overhaul of Australia's migration policy will be unveiled, citing possible unintended concerns.

Access five free articles per month

Subscription Options

Already a member? Sign in here

Minister slaps down Hanson's latest immigration call

A federal minister has dismissed Pauline Hanson's latest immigration policy proposal, likening it to something Donald Trump would advocate.

'Hanson not welcome': students skip class for protests

Thousands of students have taken to the streets nationwide, ditching school to voice opposition to Pauline Hanson as plans are hatched for a second strike.

Liberal senator rebuked for personal policy 'Odyssey'

The coalition's housing spokesman has come under fire for comments suggesting those on lower incomes should accept living in poorly built homes.

'Stop the madness': Liberal eyes big tech, party policy

A Liberal frontbencher has called on his party to slash the construction code, cut migration, tax big tech more and freeze the NDIS to fix Australia's malaise.

Iranian soccer players granted Australian citizenship

Two women from Iran's national soccer team who sought asylum in Australia following an Asian Cup game are celebrating after being granted citizenship.

'Scam': Uber drivers and dog walkers in Hanson's sights

One Nation's leader says the Australian migration system fails to prioritise the skills the economy actually needs, which is worsening the housing shortage.

'Chaos and confusion' engulfs future migration policy

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke was due to unveil migration policies in a major speech before it was cancelled.

Topics

Politics Australia Crime, Law and Justice New South Wales Victoria Soccer Unrest, Conflicts and War Economy, Business and Finance Election Sexual Assault Crime Social Issue Computing and Information Technology Housing and Urban Planning Education Government Political Campaigns Abusive Behaviour Demonstration Racism

No opinion, no spin, no agenda.

Support AAP News

Already a member?
Sign in here