James Paterson
Send Gazans in Australia home after the war: Paterson
The Coalition says 1300 Palestinians who have fled the war in Gaza should not be granted permanent residency in Australia.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Latest
‘Inviting radicalism’: ASIO, Coalition split over visas for Hamas supporters
Palestinian advocates are growing impatient with the government over delays in establishing a permanent visa scheme for people fleeing the war in Gaza.
- by Matthew Knott and Paul Sakkal
Analysis
Political leadership
Dutton has told his troops to prepare for an early election. Are they up to it?
The veteran politician, a former police officer, lived through the scarring Nelson-Turnbull-Abbott years. He has placed a premium on unity, and it has paid off – at least so far.
- by James Massola
‘Radio silence’: Pressure on Giles continues with Labor’s deportation bill lost at sea
The Coalition is accusing the immigration minister of “gross incompetence” as the government quietly backs away from a bill it tried to ram through parliament earlier this year.
- by Angus Thompson
Exclusive
China relations
China domestic interference, cyberattacks ‘never been more prolific’: Coalition
The opposition has questioned Labor’s “disagree where we must” approach to Chinese relations as top intelligence officials raise fears about a state-sponsored hacking group.
- by Paul Sakkal
‘No deterrent if no consequences’: Opposition wants people smugglers charged here
Coalition home affairs spokesman James Paterson says Australia should reserve the right to prosecute people smugglers when they’re caught here.
- by Angus Thompson
Minister admits there are no detainee drones
Immigration Minister Andrew Giles made the sensational statement in an interview on Thursday during a bruising week for the government over immigration.
- by Angus Thompson and Olivia Ireland
Child sex offenders, drug dealers and violent criminals out in visa blitz
The government has cancelled the visas of child sex offenders, drug dealers and violent assailants in urgent decisions to overturn tribunal rulings that let them stay in Australia.
- by David Crowe and Angus Thompson
Exclusive
Immigration
One in five former detainees charged with new crimes since release
At least 28 of the 153 people released after indefinite detention was declared unlawful have allegedly gone on to commit fresh crimes.
- by Angus Thompson
Exclusive
Immigration
Why this Coalition senator is calling for empathy in the immigration debate
A Queensland Liberal senator is urging a rethink from all sides of politics, saying the proposed legislation would have “real-world consequences” for vulnerable people.
- by Angus Thompson
Analysis
Political leadership
Dutton’s reshuffle won’t fix everything for the Coalition – but it’s a good start
Peter Dutton’s frontbench reshuffle might not look like much, but it’s a canny piece of work from the federal opposition leader.
- by James Massola
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