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
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.
US election a cost-of-living lesson for Labor, warns Dutton
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says there are ‘eerie parallels’ between the US election and Australia’s looming poll, with cost of living proving a big factor in Donald Trump’s success. Aussies, meanwhile, weren’t buying Jim Chalmers’s claims inflation was under control.
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.
Dutton says there’s no need to fear return of Trump to power
Peter Dutton says Australia ‘can work with’ Donald Trump in the White House, after Anthony Albanese speaks with the president-elect about the alliance and global trade.
New laws after High Court ruling frees detainees of ankle monitors
The government will introduce emergency laws to reintroduce ankle monitoring and curfews for immigration detainees after the High Court ruled it was unconstitutional.
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.
Labor, Greens block Dutton’s attempt to move Coalition’s October 7 motion
The Albanese government has teamed with the Greens to head off Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s attempt to bring a vote on the Coalition’s version of a motion commemorating the October 7 terrorist attacks.
‘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.
Mass sacking of CFMEU officials blasted as ‘disgusting’
The federal government’s move to force the union’s construction division into administration and sack more than 200 officials has been condemned by the NSW CFMEU state secretary.
Australia, Indonesia finalise new defence agreement
The Pacific nations have hailed their ‘very close cooperation’ after striking a landmark defence deal while celebrating 75 years of bilateral diplomatic relations.
Aussies to get an easier path into US airports
Navigating US airports is about to get easier after Australia was added to the global entry program, sparing visitors from long immigration queues.
‘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.
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.
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