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Immigration
'The only one who made it out': Incredible Manus Island escape revealed
Jaivet Ealom shares the story of how he went from detention centre escapee and cross-continental fugitive to a student in Canada with a promising future.
- by Matthew Knott
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Immigration
Asylum seeker's bones broken in two altercations with detention guards
Asylum seeker Mustapha Jdid has suffered a broken collarbone and fractured elbow in two separate incidents with guards in Melbourne immigration detention.
- by Rachel Eddie
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Immigration
Plane asylum seekers hit new peak - 50,000 waiting to be deported
The number of asylum seekers who arrive by plane has reached a new peak in a flashpoint over border control, leaving Australia with almost 50,000 people who are yet to be deported after having their claims rejected.
- by David Crowe
Immigration
Greek government pushes ahead with floating barrier to stop migrants
Rights groups have condemned the plan, warning that it would increase the perils faced by asylum-seekers
- by Niki Kitsantonis
Australian fashion
The self-taught painter putting joy on people's walls – and their backs
Olana Janfa fled Ethiopia aged 15. At 28, he picked up a paintbrush for the first time. Less than two years later, his work stars in a new fashion range.
- by Karl Quinn
Opinion
Opinion
There was never a need for Labor's medevac law
The opposition tried to wedge the government by supporting the medevac legislation. The Coalition's system ensures a more balanced and fair approach.
- by Katie Allen
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Climate policy
Climate refugees cannot be forced back home
The UN has found it is unlawful for governments to repatriate people to countries where conditions are life-threatening.
- by Jane McAdam
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Human rights
'A chilling effect': Human Rights Watch slams Australia's raids on the media
A leading human rights group says Australia's national security laws are having a "chilling effect" on journalists and their sources.
- by Anthony Galloway
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Immigration
More asylum seekers arrive on planes amid trafficking fears
An average of 77 people a day claimed protection after landing at an Australian airport in November, reigniting debate over exploitation of the visa system.
- by David Crowe
Immigration
'Not appropriate': Watchdog unhappy after inspecting Melbourne's medevac motel
Human Rights Commission condemns detention of medevac trasferrees in hotels after inspecting conditions at Melbourne motel where 49 men are being detained.
- by Bianca Hall and Noel Towell
Immigration
Tamil family fighting deportation to stay on Christmas Island two more months
Parents Priya and Nadesalingam and their Australian-born daughters Kopika, 4, and Tharunicaa, 2, will spend summer on Christmas Island, where they have been since August, before their fate is finally decided in court.
- by Rachel Eddie