Immigration
‘Deal ends ALP’s boatpeople era’
SARAH MARTINThe end of Manus Island and Nauru after a resettlement deal for asylum-seekers would be the “end of Labor’s legacy”.
Immigration, health tops agenda
CAMERON STEWARTUS president-elect Donald Trump has vowed a “spectacular” start to his presidency in two months’ time.
Labor to support US refugee deal
Labor would welcome an asylum seeker deal between Australia and the United States, Bill Shorten says.
US deal ‘close’ on detainees
DENNIS SHANAHANAustralia and the US are poised to announce a deal that could clear up to 1800 refugees from Nauru and Manus Island.
Culleton heir has split views
ANDREW BURRELLThe man who may replace Rod Culleton says does not share Pauline Hanson’s hardline views on immigration.
Triggs ‘jamming it down throats’
ROSIE LEWISImmigration Minister Peter Dutton has launched a scathing attack on HRC president Gillian Triggs.
NXT splits on asylum visa bans
SARAH MARTINNick Xenophon has indicated he may support the government’s proposed lifetime ban on adult asylum-seekers.
Accused rapist’s visa cancelled
SIMONE FOX KOOBImmigration has cancelled the visa of a Bangladeshi asylum-seeker accused of raping and holding a 15-year-old girl.
Inequality blamed for crime
TESSA AKERMANWitnessing inequality from a young age, youths of African descent are turning to crime in Melbourne.
ALP ‘green light to smugglers’
SARAH MARTINMalcolm Turnbull has seized on Labor’s decision to oppose a lifetime ban on asylum-seekers.
ALP ends asylum pretence
Chris KennyFor three years Labor has pretended there is a bipartisan compact on border protection — today it reverted to type.
‘We’re not on a unity ticket to stop tourists’
ROSIE LEWISThe government will be forced to negotiate with crossbenchers over its lifetime ban on asylum-seekers who come by boat.
ALP doubts on asylum bill mount
DAVID CROWEBill Shorten is holding out against demands he completely back a ‘lifetime ban’ on asylum-seekers who come by boat.
Berlin’s asylum turnback policy
Bruno WaterfieldShift to an Australian model is a sign that attitudes to migration are continuing to harden in Europe.
Back bill ‘or smugglers win’
DAVID CROWEThe government has written a ‘public interest’ power into its move to ban asylum-seekers from Australia.
Legislation stand off over boats
Rachel BaxendaleGovernment won’t release boat people ban legislation until it is ready to introduce the bill to parliament.
US hints at Nauru refugee deal
Cameron StewartThe US has strongly hinted that it has been in discussions about the possible resettlement of refugees from Nauru.
Refugee ban pressures ALP
DENNIS SHANAHANThe government is forcing a showdown on its plans to permanently bar from Australia refugees who arrived by boat.
Stand with Rudd or us, Shorten
Rachel BaxendalePeter Dutton challenges Bill Shorten to say whether he stands with government on border protection, or with Kevin Rudd.
Islamic college’s fair go for all
VICTORIA LAURIEAcademic achievement is the norm at the Australian Islamic College in Perth.
