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'A lot of work to do': expats weigh return to Venezuela

'A lot of work to do': expats weigh return to Venezuela

Venezuelans in Australia are considering their future as they seek to rebuild their nation, hoping the removal of its leader will open the door to democracy.

Admin failures blamed for woman's unlawful detention

Admin failures blamed for woman's unlawful detention

Admin failures blamed for woman's unlawful detention

Admin failures blamed for woman's unlawful detention

Documents show the Howard government accepted a scathing report that highlighted failures in immigration after a citizen was unlawfully detained for 10 months.

Tributes as Labor stalwart, champion for migrants dies

Tributes as Labor stalwart, champion for migrants dies

Tributes as Labor stalwart, champion for migrants dies

Tributes as Labor stalwart, champion for migrants dies

Labor stalwart and long-standing senator Nick Bolkus has died at the age of 75, prompting tributes from senior party figures.

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Refugees escape to regions marred by racism

Refugees escape to regions marred by racism

Half of the refugees living in regional towns and centres experience racism and discrimination, a new report has found.

Net migration falls as 'values' debate heats up

Net migration falls as 'values' debate heats up

Australia's net overseas migrant intake dropped last financial year but is unlikely to fall as far as government forecasts for coming years.

Unis to be home for foreign students under Liberal plan

Unis to be home for foreign students under Liberal plan

Liberals are walking a tightrope on immigration as they prepare to outline policy principles to guide migration cuts while not alienating migrant communities.

Liberals declare war on NIMBYs, promise more homes

Liberals declare war on NIMBYs, promise more homes

A Liberal senator says first homes in Australia are too expensive, arguing a cut to the nation's immigration intake should be part of the solution.

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US offered to help return 'ISIS brides' to Australia

US offered to help return 'ISIS brides' to Australia

US offered to help return 'ISIS brides' to Australia

US offered to help return 'ISIS brides' to Australia

Labor insists it did not repatriate ISIS-linked women and children from Syria, but notes reveal it considered getting them home without government involvement.

Immigration 'division' as parties jump on bandwagon

Immigration 'division' as parties jump on bandwagon

Immigration 'division' as parties jump on bandwagon

Immigration 'division' as parties jump on bandwagon

An ex-Howard government minister has urged the Liberals to stand by Australia's non-discriminatory approach to immigration as support bleeds to One Nation.

Hanson flies south to fire up anti-immigration mob

Hanson flies south to fire up anti-immigration mob

Hanson flies south to fire up anti-immigration mob

Hanson flies south to fire up anti-immigration mob

Fresh from a parliamentary sitting ban for donning a burqa, Queensland senator Pauline Hanson has flown to Melbourne to ramp up her anti-immigration rhetoric.

Mass migration claims debunked as the far right gathers

Mass migration claims debunked as the far right gathers

Mass migration claims debunked as the far right gathers

Mass migration claims debunked as the far right gathers

False claims about "out-of-control" immigration have been disputed by experts as police surround protests and counter-rallies in Australia's biggest city.

Police to test upgraded powers during migration protest

Police to test upgraded powers during migration protest

Police to test upgraded powers during migration protest

Police to test upgraded powers during migration protest

Police are gearing up for a major response to a planned immigration protest and counter-rally, which will test expanded search powers.

Soldiers shot in 'targeted' attack near White House

Soldiers shot in 'targeted' attack near White House

Soldiers shot in 'targeted' attack near White House

Soldiers shot in 'targeted' attack near White House

President Donald Trump has called for all Afghan refugees to be "re-examined" after the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, DC.

Secret Nauru asylum seeker transcript revealed

Secret Nauru asylum seeker transcript revealed

Secret Nauru asylum seeker transcript revealed

Secret Nauru asylum seeker transcript revealed

The Nauru President's explanation to his people of why the tiny Micronesian nation is accepting Australian asylum seekers has been revealed.

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'Above all, I'm human': Afghan women's Aussie aid plea

Women whose safety is at risk under brutal Taliban rule in Afghanistan are pleading for help from Australia after fleeing their former captors.

Little India trip for new leader on journey for votes

The Liberals are working to win back multicultural and suburban voters as the party faces electoral irrelevance at federal and state levels.

Humanitarian lifeline remains for Afghan who helped ADF

The Home Affairs Department has clarified an Afghan man who helped the defence force will still be able to come to Australia after fears he had been rejected.

Visa granted then revoked for Afghan who helped ADF

Two years after applying for safe haven from the Taliban in Australia, Jumaghul was given a lifeline only for it to be revoked almost immediately.

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Neo-Nazi taken into detention and awaiting deportation

A South African man who attended a neo-Nazi rally in Australia is being compared to a guest who turns up just to wreck the place, with his visa torn up.

Conservatives zero in on migration after climate coup

The opposition's fight over Australia's climate targets might have been run and won, but MPs are now gearing up for a fresh battle on migration policy.

Violent protest clashes cast safety cloud over city

Safety on the streets of a major city has been brought into question by protesters pelting police with rocks and bottles filled with broken glass.

Minister 'concerned' at setting migration targets

Immigration Minister Tony Burke says he's worried locking in a four-year target on migration rates would leave Australia short of critical workers.

Submarine program may buoy nation's migration rate

The home affairs minister has suggested the AUKUS nuclear submarine program could have an effect on Australia's long-term migration levels.

Money laundering crackdown to target crypto ATMs

Financial intelligence agency AUSTRAC estimates 85 per cent of transactions sent by top users of crypto ATMs are the proceeds of scams.

Court upholds right-wing commentator's visa rejection

The High Court has sided with the home affairs minister in denying US commentator Candace Owens a visa over fears she would incite discord in the community.

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