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Human trafficking, sexual slavery reported in Australia

Human trafficking, sexual slavery reported in Australia

Modern slavery still persists in developed countries with the Australian Federal Police receiving 150 reports about entrapped victims.

Workplace harassment of women on temporary visas rife

Workplace harassment of women on temporary visas rife

Workplace harassment of women on temporary visas rife

Workplace harassment of women on temporary visas rife

A survey of more than 3300 migrant women in Australia across several industries found more than half have experienced workplace sexual harassment.

New law to end prison-like culture in detention centres

New law to end prison-like culture in detention centres

New law to end prison-like culture in detention centres

New law to end prison-like culture in detention centres

The federal government has announced legislation to boost search powers in detention centres due to a reported rise in violence and drug-related crimes.

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Ninety-day processing time urged for all refugees

Ninety-day processing time urged for all refugees

Long wait times for asylum-seekers to be considered refugees is inefficient and taxing, with a committee recommending it should be done in 90 days.

RBA sounds warning on international student cap

RBA sounds warning on international student cap

Plans to impose a limit of 270,000 international students at universities have triggered concern from the Reserve Bank for economic growth.

Checks change aids healthy increase in overseas doctors

Checks change aids healthy increase in overseas doctors

The end to in-person identity checks is proving just the tonic for strained health services by supporting a surge in doctors from overseas.

Independent housing advisor lashes overseas student cap

Independent housing advisor lashes overseas student cap

A proposed cap on international university students has been torn apart by a federal government advisor, who says it will make no difference to housing supply.

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Treasurer breaks ranks, slams 'destructive' student cap

Treasurer breaks ranks, slams 'destructive' student cap

Treasurer breaks ranks, slams 'destructive' student cap

Treasurer breaks ranks, slams 'destructive' student cap

Federal government plans to cap the number of international students at university have been labelled 'destructive' by Victoria's treasurer.

Universities brace for planned cap on overseas students

Universities brace for planned cap on overseas students

Universities brace for planned cap on overseas students

Universities brace for planned cap on overseas students

The government is set to reveal what cap on international students unis and education providers will face and the fate of a controversial visa direction.

Hey big spender: home prices soar in Olympics host city

Hey big spender: home prices soar in Olympics host city

Hey big spender: home prices soar in Olympics host city

Hey big spender: home prices soar in Olympics host city

The launch of an eye-watering penthouse development targeting ultra-wealthy buyers is a sign of the times in one of Australia's hottest real estate markets.

Parents left waiting, visa system left wanting: review

Parents left waiting, visa system left wanting: review

Parents left waiting, visa system left wanting: review

Parents left waiting, visa system left wanting: review

Commonwealth Ombudsman Iain Anderson recommends procedural changes to parent visa applications that can drag on for decades and cost thousands of dollars.

Australia pledges $40m for Tuvalu during PM Teo's visit

Australia pledges $40m for Tuvalu during PM Teo's visit

Australia pledges $40m for Tuvalu during PM Teo's visit

Australia pledges $40m for Tuvalu during PM Teo's visit

Australia has announced extra aid for Tuvalu's aviation and telecommunications sectors as the Pacific nation's prime minister arrives for a series of meetings.

'Nightmare continued' after man exit-trafficked wife

'Nightmare continued' after man exit-trafficked wife

'Nightmare continued' after man exit-trafficked wife

'Nightmare continued' after man exit-trafficked wife

A woman who was exit-trafficked to Sudan by her husband has told a court her "nightmare continued" when she tried to reunite with her young children.

Greens deputy says Muslim voters 'long ignored'

Greens deputy says Muslim voters 'long ignored'

Greens deputy says Muslim voters 'long ignored'

Greens deputy says Muslim voters 'long ignored'

The deputy leader of the Greens says the major parties have failed to address the needs of migrant communities and their voices are not being heard.

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'No change' in Nauru resettlement deal with New Zealand

New Zealand should still resettle 96 asylum-seekers detained in Nauru despite its reservations, Australian officials say.

Fate of detainees at Nauru facility still unclear

Detainees at Nauru's offshore processing centre have been told they could be released into the island country's community, but hold fears for their future.

'Hollow' laws fail Australia's migrant workers

Australia's migrant workers are being failed by Fair Work's small claims court, according to a new report.

Refugee Week marked as 120 million displaced globally

Refugee Week in Australia is shining a light on the contributions of refugees as the UN says 120 million people are displaced worldwide due to conflicts.

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Foreign student crackdown tightens visa restrictions

Many migrants already in Australia will not be able to apply for a student visa in a bid to prevent "visa hopping" and curb migration numbers.

University boss calls international student cap 'chaos'

The head of Universities Australia has labelled the government's international student cap proposal "policy chaos" with significant ramifications.

Minister vows to appeal tribunal's visa decisions

The immigration minister has faced repeated questioning over a ministerial direction that allowed foreign nationals who have committed crimes to keep visas.

Record migration blamed for congested roads, transport

The Queensland premier has doubled down on calls to cut migration, saying their transport system and roads are under pressure due to the number of arrivals.

Migration cut would have 'negligible' effect on housing

A housing expert has rubbished claims from the coalition that a cut in the migration intake would lead to better housing affordability and supply.

Federal government urged to fast track migration plan

The Queensland government has urged the commonwealth to fast track plans to halve overseas migration in a bid to help ease the state's housing pressures.

Unis warn foreign student cap will harm research, jobs

The government promises a cap on international student visas will improve educational integrity but universities warn it will lead to research underfunding.

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