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

Hungary, Poland rail at migration policy at EU summit

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

Quicker refugee claims process to snuff out false ones

Quicker refugee claims process to snuff out false ones

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.

Migration system enabled worst crimes known to humanity

Migration system enabled worst crimes known to humanity

Migration system enabled worst crimes known to humanity

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.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Crackdown nearing on international student visas

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

'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

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

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.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Afghans losing hope two years after Taliban takeover

Afghans losing hope two years after Taliban takeover

Afghans losing hope two years after Taliban takeover

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

Kiwis lining up in droves to become Aussie citizens

Kiwis lining up in droves to become Aussie citizens

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.

Swimming education needed after child refugee drowns

Swimming education needed after child refugee drowns

Swimming education needed after child refugee drowns

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.

Ex-PM's secret portfolios no reason for visa challenge

Ex-PM's secret portfolios no reason for visa challenge

Ex-PM's secret portfolios no reason for visa challenge

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.

Asylum seekers reflect on decade of offshore detention

Asylum seekers reflect on decade of offshore detention

Asylum seekers reflect on decade of offshore detention

Asylum seekers reflect on decade of offshore detention

Asylum seekers are reflecting on the 10-year anniversary of Kevin Rudd's announcement about offshore detention.

Deal triggers global rush as state seeks 500 new cops

Deal triggers global rush as state seeks 500 new cops

Deal triggers global rush as state seeks 500 new cops

Deal triggers global rush as state seeks 500 new cops

Thousands of overseas police have expressed interest in joining Queensland's ranks and hundreds will soon begin training under the state's recruitment drive.

Refugee hotel detention found lawful, lacks humanity

Refugee hotel detention found lawful, lacks humanity

Refugee hotel detention found lawful, lacks humanity

Refugee hotel detention found lawful, lacks humanity

Australia's use of hotels as makeshift detention centres for asylum seekers and refugees awaiting medical treatment is lawful but lacks humanity, a court finds.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Visa overstayer secretly buried amid prosecution fears

A coroner could not determine what health issue killed a Malaysian woman who overstayed her visa and whose body was found buried on a Tasmanian property.

Topics

Politics Australia Crime, Law and Justice New South Wales Victoria Europe Queensland Health Police International Relations Death Tasmania Children Government Investigation Prisoners and Detainees Immigration Swimming Summit Refugee

No opinion, no spin, no agenda.

Support AAP News

Already a member?
Sign in here