Immigration
US will keep taking refugees
The US expects an ‘ongoing pipeline’ of refugees from Manus Island and Nauru despite cuts to the country’s intake.
Manus asylum seeker dies
An asylum seeker has died on Manus Island, the second to die in two months.
Armani refugee call ‘a bit rich’
Richard Di Natale hits back at Immigration Minister Peter Dutton’s attack on “economic refugees” who left Manus for the US.
Dutton slams ‘Armani refugees’
Immigration Minister Peter Dutton has accused the refugees who left Manus Island bound for the United States this week of being “economic refugees.
Academics boost migrant intake
A record 155,000 foreigners chose to make Australia at least their temporary home in the first quarter.
Jobs mine runs dry
The West Australian economy that brought thousands of people to Perth is now causing people to head back east again.
Manus, Nauru deal a ‘one-off’
Fifty-four refugees are expected to be transferred to the US within weeks in a deal reluctantly honoured by Donald Trump.
First 50 refugees to leave Manus
More than 50 refugees will leave Manus Island and Nauru in the coming weeks after being offered resettlement in the US.
Criminal’s visa ban lifted
AAT overturns decision to refuse visa for a Palestinian once jailed for conspiracy to ‘cause intentional death’.
Asylum families lose rescue suit
A court finds border authorities handled correctly the Christmas Island tragedy in which 50 asylum-seekers died.
Boat tragedy ‘handled properly’
Family of asylum-seekers killed when boat smashed into Christmas Island have legal case against federal government rejected.
ALP’s ‘petty politics’ over veto
Peter Dutton uses example of child rapist, drug dealers and convicted killer who won citizenship status to justify “good character’’ test.
Ardern to revive refugees offer
NZ Labour leader Jacinda Ardern will renew the country’s offer to take refugees from Manus if the opposition wins.
Bikie faces deportation...again
A notorious Tasmanian bikie who won a decisive High Court victory against Peter Dutton today is once again facing deportation.
Detainees object to $70m deal
Detainees still being held on Manus Island have objected to a legal settlement with the commonwealth.
Asylum boat ‘wake-up call’
An asylum seeker boat found off Indonesia with dozens on board is a “significant wake-up call”, says Peter Dutton.
Manus detainees back $70m deal
Most of the Manus Island detainees have backed a $70 million compensation settlement with the Commonwealth.
Labor warned against ‘throwing bombs’
Warning for Labor as it considers targeting Nationals deputy leader Fiona Nash with same disruptive tactics it used against Barnaby Joyce.
Anti-vaxxer banned from Oz
Peter Dutton says it is not in Australia’s interest to allow US anti-vaccination advocate Kent Heckenlively entry.
End of story? Not a chance
There’s a very good reason why Penny Wong wants the dual citizenship saga enveloping fellow senator Katy Gallagher to go away.
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