Burke lashed over ‘inaction’ on freed crim
Tony Burke has been accused of not intervening in the release of a former detainee who was convicted of several crimes, including attacking his wife with a meat cleaver.
Immigration
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Group flocking to Aus in record numbers
One group has sent immigration figures soaring with doubts cast over whether the government can reduce numbers to pre-pandemic levels.
Trump breaks silence on MAGA civil war
Donald Trump has finally broken his silence after days of bitter infighting between Elon Musk and MAGA diehards over a hot-button issue.
MAGA civil war with Musk turns vicious
A MAGA civil war has erupted between Donald Trump fans and billionaire Elon Musk with a vicious debate taking over social media.
‘Love square’: Why 30yo vanished
Friends have revealed the reason Hannah Kobayashi went missing for a month, after her family confirmed she was safe and well.
Billionaire’s warning on Chinese immigrants
One of Australia’s richest people says he believes the solution to the housing crisis is increasing immigration levels to include ‘various types’.
Far-right US firebrand cops new visa blow
Controversial American firebrand Candace Owens has copped another blow to her speaking tour ambitions, this time from another country.
Trump’s ‘border tsar’ issues chilling warning
Donald Trump’s new border tsar has warned there will be harsh consequences for those who threaten to block mass deportation efforts.
‘Unsayable’: Crisis leaders won’t even discuss
Australia is sleepwalking into a major crisis that will dramatically change the way we live — but few are talking about the problem.
Ankle monitors, curfews back in for detainees
Immigration detainees in Australia will again be subject to sweeping new powers covering the use of ankle monitors and curfews.
Emergency laws after High Court bombshell
The government will introduce emergency laws to reintroduce ankle monitoring and curfews for immigration detainees after the High Court ruled it was unconstitutional.
‘Petty act’: Far-right US pundit’s visa rant
A far-right US commentator says her visa rejection is a “petty act of vandalism”, with tour organisers vowing to challenge the decision.
Abusive migrant’s mega fraud ignored
A man waved into Australia by bumbling immigration officials also escaped an investigation into his serious defrauding of Medicare, it can be revealed.
Abusive husband given ‘golden ticket’
A single email from the immigration department threw a woman’s life into chaos.
’Failure’: Horror news for Aussie renters
Australia’s rental crisis continues to deepen with more bad news, as the Albanese government is slammed for its “absolute failure”.
‘I’m not finished’: Kamala Harris snaps
Kamala Harris sat down for a contentious television interview – and it took mere moments for things to go off the rails.
‘20 years to life’: Bali’s harsh new rule
If you plan on doing this while in Bali, think again. Authorities have cracked down on foreigners who are in breach of the specific act.
Alleged Aussie rapist found in Thailand
Thai authorities cracking down on holiday goers overstaying their welcome have stumbled across an Australian man on the Interpol wanted list over a number of sex charges.
‘Too high’: 3 things behind migration surge
Education Minister Jason Clare said there were three main issues behind Australia’s “too high” migration figures, which will surely exceed forecasted numbers.
Gina Rinehart unleashes on ‘woke’ Australia
Australia’s richest person Gina Rinehart has unleashed on a series of problems she has with how the country is run.
Incredible sight as Brits take to the streets
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets across the UK after far-right groups vowed to hold 100 anti-immigration rallies, following a week of chaos.
‘Making things up’: Burke hits back at Libs
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke says the Opposition is “trashing” its credibility by lying about the government’s handling of national security.
Sign of where Australia’s priorities lie
The new Immigration and Home Affairs Minister has only been in the job for five minutes but is already heading overseas to visit a key ally.
Aussie MP with one ‘hell of a job’
Anthony Albanese’s new ministry has been sworn in, with all eyes on the new Home Affairs and Immigration Minister who takes up a “hell of a job”.
‘Sack him’: Dutton’s reshuffle advice to PM
Peter Dutton says Anthony Albanese should get rid of a minister who has been under intense pressure, with the PM expected to refresh his ministry soon.
Update on alleged grandma basher
The immigration detainee accused of bashing and robbing an elderly couple months after he was freed from indefinite detention has again faced court.
Truth about Australia’s immigration number
The issue of migration has emerged as a major fault line between the Albanese government and the Opposition of Liberal Leader Peter Dutton.
Storm erupts as legend flees home nation
A football star’s retirement has been overshadowed by a divisive comment made about his country’s immigration trend.
‘How do you live here?’: US host rips Sydney
Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson has weighed in on one of Australia’s most contentious issues, days after blasting a journalist as “stupid”.
Drug charge for alleged grandma basher
An immigration detainee was back in court to face a drug offence that occurred 12 days before an alleged attack on an elderly couple.
Thousands demand nation-changing U-turn
Australia’s population is surging at an “eye-watering” pace of 13,148 people per week, mostly from immigration, sparking calls for a dramatic rethink.
‘Liability’: Awful reason tradie forced to leave
A much-loved tradie and his family may be forced to return to South Africa due to a sad reason.
Alleged grandma basher’s new charges
The freed immigration detainee accused of violently bashing and robbing an elderly couple months later is facing new charges.
New move to fix deportation fiasco
Under sustained pressure to end the ongoing deportation saga, the Immigration Minister has issued a new order for the “safety of the Australian community”.
Insane reason criminal is still in Australia
The rap sheet of the gangland criminal involved in a political controversy can be revealed, after his visa cancellation was overturned.
Sunrise chaos as Barr shuts down interview
Sunrise host Natalie Barr has spectacularly shut down a live interview with female politicians as things became very heated.
Minister’s backflip on drones
The Immigration Minister came under scrutiny in question time following a misstep involving detainees.
Direction 99 not a mistake: Watt
A senior minister has defended the government’s handling of the migration system, but says he’s not interested in a jump to the Home Affairs portfolio.
‘Do they exist?’: Drone claim questioned
Questions are circling about the Immigration Minister’s claims former detainees are being surveilled by drones.
‘We know’: How gov is tracking detainees
The way government is tracking 153 immigration detainees including accused rapists and murderers has been revealed.
’Fixing it is my job’: Minister digs in
The immigration minister is refusing to resign despite intensifying political turmoil over a controversial ministerial directive.
PM backs under-fire minister
The government will revise a controversial ministerial directive that has led to dozens of criminal non-citizens being allowed to stay.
Minister asked: ‘Why do you still have a job?’
Immigration Minister Andrew Giles has been bluntly asked “why do you still have a job” in a brutal grilling over the immigration detention mess.
Giles stares down resignation calls
Facing calls from the Coalition to be sacked, Immigration Minister Andrew Giles vowed that he was not going anywhere.
‘People raped children’: Nat Barr erupts
Sunrise’s Nat Barr has lambasted a key government minister live on air over a controversial decision that allowed several rapists on visas to stay in Australia.
Giles warned on non-citizen crims ruling
Under fire over his handling of the detainee saga, a late night sitting of Senate estimates revealed the Immigration Minister was made aware of his controversial ruling.
Claims of office clash over contentious Bill
Federal parliament has been dominated by budget estimates hearings and a rough Question Time for the immigration minister over the latest detainee saga.
Big call after teen allegedly slain by detainee
Labor has defended its role in the release of a former immigration detainee accused of murdering a man earlier this month.
Murder accused was freed from detention
A man charged with the murder of a 22-year-old had been released from immigration detention only one month before the alleged stabbing.
Ex-immigration detainee sues Commonwealth
A former immigration detainee, who was freed from indefinite detention after a High Court ruling, has lodged a writ to sue the Commonwealth for false imprisonment.
‘Ugly politics’: ABC host slams Dutton
ABC host Sarah Ferguson took aim at Peter Dutton’s ‘ugly’ immigration policy during a fiery exchange on 7.30.
Peter Dutton’s huge immigration promise
Peter Dutton has vowed to “restore the Australian dream” of home ownership through drastic immigration measures.
Budget’s shock 395,000 migration surprise
A crackdown on international students has been announced as the government tries to rein in out-of-control immigration.
Labor a ‘mess’ amid new boat arrivals
Calls for the Prime Minister to sack a key minister are growing after a group of men were detained for breaching Australia’s border.
Pressure mounts over detainee handling
The Opposition is calling for heads to roll over the decision not to require a former immigration detainee to wear an ankle monitoring bracelet.
Another detainee arrested on visa breach
Another immigration detainee has allegedly breached his visa curfew and monitoring obligations with AFP officers tracking him down in Perth.
‘Upset’ Albo rages over detainee bungle
Anthony Albanese has revealed his fury after it was revealed a freed immigration detainee accused of a violent home invasion was not wearing an ankle monitor.
‘Don’t feel safe’: Bashed grandma ‘let down’
A grandmother who was allegedly bashed by a freed immigration detainee during a violent home invasion says she no longer feels safe.
Ugly twist in alleged home invasion
One of the men accused of bashing of an elderly couple during a home invasion had his ankle monitor removed before the alleged attack.
‘Resign’: Barr fires up over detainee bungle
The Sunrise host took the embattled Home Affairs Minister to task after revelations a grandmother was allegedly bashed by a released immigration detainee.
‘Paying the price’: PM slammed over detainees
Frustrations are growing over Labor’s handling of a cohort of released immigration detainees, after another man was arrested this week.
Freed detainee charged over home invasion
One of the immigration detainees released following a High Court ruling has appeared in court over an alleged home invasion and brutal bashing of an elderly couple.
‘Record levels’: NZ rule could hit Australia
Anthony Albanese is under attack again over runaway immigration, with critics urging him to steal a solution from across the ditch.
‘Profound’: Hidden impact of immigrant boom
Analysts have broken down why the soaring cost of living isn’t the only major change Australia will see after the unprecedented immigration boom.
‘In a hole’: Barefoot Investor on housing crisis
The best-selling author has responded to recent criticism of his comments about immigration and the property market as debate continues to rage.
‘Too high’: Australia nearing crucial ‘peak’
Aussies have been warned that a current crisis plaguing the country could become “permanent”.
‘Gutless’: Ally slams treatment of refugee family
A family of asylum seekers who run their own successful business have been stripped of their right to work in a move Ally Langdon marked as “gutless”.
Mad rush to clean up ’botched’ law
A mad rush to push through urgent laws on immigration detention has stoked accusations the government has “botched” the issue.
Barefoot Investor hits out at ‘broken’ Aus
Barefoot Investor Scott Pape has weighed in on one of the most controversial topics in the country, saying it’s time to ask a hard question.
Graph exposes massive immigration ‘lie’
Australia’s record immigration intake is largely being fuelled by what has been branded “one of Australia’s biggest economic lies”.
Hanson stuns with wild immigration claim
Pauline Hanson has repeated her infamous claims about the rise of migration in Australia as new figures reveal a record high number of arrivals.
Aussie households facing $6000 nightmare
Multiple Australian cities are facing a “disaster waiting to happen”, with experts warning the looming crisis could cost the country “billions”.
AFP under fire as top cop ditches hearing
The AFP has been lashed over claims of exposed undercover officers and ignored corruption complaints, with the force’s top cop missing the fiery hearing entirely.
Battle over detainees heats up again
The first Question Time of the week was full of questions about the future of immigration detention.
Premier’s fiery rant after huge GST blow
The NSW premier has conceded there is no clear way for him to protest the state’s huge loss in the GST carve up, as he hit out at WA for becoming a “petro-state”.
‘Out of control’: Huge warning for Australia
Australia is on track to “obliterate” last year’s record immigration and it’s causing living standards to collapse, an economist warns.
‘We don’t need it’: Bob Carr rips immigration
Former NSW Premier Bob Carr has again slammed Australia’s record immigration levels, saying “we just don’t have to do it”.
Latest record immigration figures a ‘disaster’
Dick Smith has blasted Australia’s latest record immigration figures for January as a “disaster for families” amid growing calls to reduce the number of new arrivals.
New arrest after ex-detainee bungle
Police have revealed a second man has been arrested, a day after they mistakenly accused a former immigration detainee of sexual assault.
Shock twist following detainee’s arrest
The embattled Immigration Minister was peppered with questions after a detainee was arrested before police then dropped the charges.
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