‘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”.
Immigration
Find the latest news and updates for immigration, visas and Australian border affairs.
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.
24yo airline worker’s $6m visa racket
An airline worker is on the run in India accused of organising a $6 million visa scam for around five years — from his immigration check-in desk.
Hadley’s foul-mouthed rant at Albo
The famed radio broadcaster had to be censored after erupting at the prime minister and other ministers over immigration.
Why High Court detainee lost visa
First photos of a former high court detainee who aced charges for breaching his visa conditions, as the reason why his humanitarian visa was revoked was revealed in court.
US star: Australia ‘doesn’t really care’
Political pundit Megyn Kelly has sung Australia’s praises, calling on the US to learn a lesson from one of our most controversial policies.
‘Sack him’: Dutton unleashes over detainees
Labor has again come under pressure to explain how former detainees were able to go out and commit crimes if they were being “closely monitored”.
Questions rage over released crims
Fresh details about the number of non-citizen criminals released from detention following a shock high court ruling have been revealed.
Full list of murderers, sex offenders released
The PM is under fire after it emerged seven murderers, 37 sex offenders and 72 violent criminals were released from immigration detention.
‘No one believes it’: Dick Smith in fiery clash
Outspoken businessman Dick Smith clashed on TV with a policy analyst who argued “we can’t blame immigrants” for Australia’s housing crisis.
One question Albo refuses to answer
Australians are in the dark over how many immigration detainees with criminal histories have been released into the community.
‘Cannot breathe’: Detainee’s jail beef
A former immigration detainee appeared animated in court, telling an interpreter that he is diabetic and “could not breathe” while in jail on remand.
Detainee’s TikTok texts with 15yo: court
A man released from immigration detention in November has been caught allegedly sending “sexually charged” messages to a 15-year-old girl.
Staggering number of people living in Aus
Australia’s population grew by a record 624,100 people in the past year, and one state was more popular than others for overseas arrivals.
Sixth immigration detainee arrested
A sixth person has been arrested after being released from immigration detention by a ruling in the High Court.
Horrifying news for Aussie house prices
Ominous signs have emerged in the auction markets of Sydney and Melbourne thanks to one decision by the Reserve Bank.
Claim Albo’s gone ‘missing’ in major crisis
News a fifth immigration detainee has been arrested has sparked fresh concerns about the release of 150 people following a bombshell High Court ruling.
Fifth High Court detainee arrested
The government is under increasing fire amid reports a fifth immigration detainee released after a High Court decision has been arrested.
Released detainee appears in court
A man released from immigration detention following the landmark High Court ruling has appeared in court.
Stark numbers show ‘Big Australia’ is coming
Australia’s population is set to get bigger and older as a relentless immigration boom adds millions more to the country even as natural births decline.
‘Gutless’: Tough detainee laws passed
The government says the “worst of the worst” among offenders released from immigration detention will be put behind bars.
Fourth detainee facing criminal charges
Following the bombshell High Court ruling which resulted in the release of 148 asylum seekers from immigration detention, another former detainee has been arrested and charged.
UK halves migration, Aus urged to follow
As the UK introduces drastic measures to curb immigration, Australia is being urged to follow suit to address the chronic housing shortage.
Major update after criminals released
A last-ditch effort to to lock up convicted criminals released under a bombshell High Court ruling is one step closer to being law.
Child sex abusers among free detainees: cops
South Australian police have confirmed two registered child sex abusers are settling in the state after their release from detention.
Released detainee charged with assault
One of the men released from immigration detention after the High Court’s ruling has now been charged with the indecent assault of a woman.
Last-ditch plan to lock up crims
A last-ditch effort is being launched to lock up criminals released under a bombshell High Court ruling ahead of the Christmas period.
High Court exposes Aussie ‘warehouse’ issue
A legal expert has explained how a court decision that overturned a precedent in Australia’s immigration detention scheme exposed a major issue in the treatment of refugees.
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