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Latest news: Immigration
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.
Nov 23, 2023
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.
Nov 21, 2023
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.
Nov 21, 2023
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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.
Nov 20, 2023
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.
Nov 19, 2023
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.
Nov 18, 2023
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.
Nov 16, 2023
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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.
Nov 15, 2023
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.
Nov 15, 2023
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.
Nov 08, 2023
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.
Oct 23, 2023
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.
Oct 19, 2023
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.
Oct 18, 2023
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.
Oct 18, 2023
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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.
Oct 06, 2023
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.
Oct 05, 2023
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.
Oct 04, 2023
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.
Sep 30, 2023
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'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.
Sep 27, 2023
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.
Sep 10, 2023
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.
Sep 06, 2023
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.
Aug 15, 2023
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.
Aug 13, 2023
Swimming education needed after child refugee drowns
A coroner has investigated a 13-year-old refugee's drowning, finding his death was an "unimaginable tragedy" and prompts a warning on kids' swimming safety.
Aug 09, 2023
Ex-PM's secret portfolios no reason for visa challenge
Former prime minister Scott Morrison's secret ministerial appointments aren't a reason to overturn an Afghan man's visa cancellation, a judge has ruled.
Aug 02, 2023
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