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Strict new conditions for detainees pass lower house

Strict new conditions for detainees pass lower house

Amendments to laws keeping tabs on people released from immigration detention have passed the House of Representatives.

Push to limit immigration detention, ban detaining kids

Push to limit immigration detention, ban detaining kids

Push to limit immigration detention, ban detaining kids

Push to limit immigration detention, ban detaining kids

Independent MP Kylea Tink is moving to stop the government from detaining people indefinitely and putting children in immigration detention.

High Court detention law challenge may not be the last

High Court detention law challenge may not be the last

High Court detention law challenge may not be the last

High Court detention law challenge may not be the last

New laws imposing strict conditions on people released from immigration detention are being challenged in the High Court, but politicians stand by the move.

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Israel-Palestine tensions prompt change to 'hate' laws

Israel-Palestine tensions prompt change to 'hate' laws

Prosecutions for inciting hatred or violence could be placed squarely in the hands of police under changes to be introduced in NSW amid rising racial tensions.

Concerns new measures targeting detainees are overreach

Concerns new measures targeting detainees are overreach

The Law Council and federal Greens say emergency measures targeting detainees released under a High Court ruling need a rethink.

Crackdown on former detainees could face legal hurdle

Crackdown on former detainees could face legal hurdle

Tough new laws including tracking devices and jail for breaching visa conditions for 93 released detainees are likely to face a legal challenge, an expert says.

The refugees who risk it all for their love of the arts

The refugees who risk it all for their love of the arts

Farhad Bandesh has had to weigh his passion for music and the arts against his wellbeing, safety and a chance at a permanent life in Australia.

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Terrorism protection laws floated for former detainees

Terrorism protection laws floated for former detainees

Terrorism protection laws floated for former detainees

Terrorism protection laws floated for former detainees

Terrorism laws allowing authorities to keep dangerous people behind bars are being floated as a possible way to lock up freed immigration detainees.

Freed detainee fearful as advocates pan emergency laws

Freed detainee fearful as advocates pan emergency laws

Freed detainee fearful as advocates pan emergency laws

Freed detainee fearful as advocates pan emergency laws

After the High Court found indefinite immigration detention unlawful, freed detainees and advocates are concerned about "knee-jerk" emergency laws.

Laws flagged to deal with court decision on detention

Laws flagged to deal with court decision on detention

Laws flagged to deal with court decision on detention

Laws flagged to deal with court decision on detention

The government is working on emergency legislation following the High Court's decision that indefinite immigration detention is unlawful.

Asylum seeker settles handcuff case against Serco, govt

Asylum seeker settles handcuff case against Serco, govt

Asylum seeker settles handcuff case against Serco, govt

Asylum seeker settles handcuff case against Serco, govt

An asylum seeker has settled a claim against the federal government and security contractor Serco over his treatment in immigration detention.

Indefinite immigrant detention ruled unlawful

Indefinite immigrant detention ruled unlawful

Indefinite immigrant detention ruled unlawful

Indefinite immigrant detention ruled unlawful

In a historic decision, the High Court has upended a 20-year-old determination and ruled indefinite detention of immigrants with nowhere else to go is unlawful.

Labor under fire after asylum seekers sent to Nauru

Labor under fire after asylum seekers sent to Nauru

Labor under fire after asylum seekers sent to Nauru

Labor under fire after asylum seekers sent to Nauru

The federal government has been accused of lacking transparency after it was revealed asylum seekers were sent to Nauru for the first time in nine years.

Egypt to reopen Gaza crossing for aid convoy, US says

Egypt to reopen Gaza crossing for aid convoy, US says

Egypt to reopen Gaza crossing for aid convoy, US says

Egypt to reopen Gaza crossing for aid convoy, US says

The president of Egypt has agreed to reopen its crossing to the Gaza Strip, the US says as a humanitarian crisis worsens in the Palestinian enclave.

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Refugee women call for government to walk with them

A group of women have walked from Melbourne to Canberra to highlight the plight of refugees and call for greater compassion from the federal government.

New Australian Pacific visa scheme gets green light

The Albanese government has secured the passage of its Pacific engagement visa scheme after agreeing to a review to reduce discrimination in the system.

Hungary, Poland rail at migration policy at EU summit

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell says the bloc needs to address the root causes of migration by helping origin countries tackle poverty and empower women.

Quicker refugee claims process to snuff out false ones

The Albanese government is cracking down on false asylum claims by boosting the resources of the bodies that assess refugee protection applications.

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Migration system enabled worst crimes known to humanity

Human trafficking, organised crime and modern slavery have flourished thanks to weaknesses in Australia's immigration system.

Crackdown nearing on international student visas

The federal government is expected to unveil changes to international student visas following a widespread review of the system.

'Too colourful': Lib leader downplays own invasion call

NSW Opposition Leader Mark Speakman suggested in an interview that Australia could be at risk of invasion without significant growth to the population.

Asylum seeker Neil Para granted permanent residency

A Tamil asylum seeker, who walked 1000km in search of "fair go" for refugees, and his family have been granted permanent residency.

Woman who entered 'sham marriage' for visa avoids jail

A court has heard a woman from Malaysia was offered cash and a new Australian visa if she took part in a fake marriage and migration fraud.

Afghans losing hope two years after Taliban takeover

Afghans face a daily life and death struggle as they wait for humanitarian visas two years after the fall of Kabul, with calls growing for Australia to do more.

Kiwis lining up in droves to become Aussie citizens

More than 15,000 New Zealanders have started the process to become Australian citizens since changes to the pathway came into effect.

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