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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
‘Twiggy’ Forrest’s donations to Gaza now half that of Australian government
The Forrests’ $40 million donations for food, water and medical aid are now almost half of the value of the Australian government’s $82.5 million contribution to Palestinians.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
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Freedom of speech
Illegal, indecent or essential: What happened to Australians’ right to protest?
As political debate reignites over October 7 protests and free speech, some seek to draw distinctions between the right to protest and what is right.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
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International students
Crackdown sees international student visa applications plummet
Visa applications from overseas students have plummeted in recent months, realising university fears of a massive economic toll from new government policies.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
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Middle East tensions
Police move to ban October 7 anniversary protests over Hezbollah flags
NSW Police have applied to shut down rallies in Sydney, as protesters say calls to ban vigils and demonstrations are a ban on free speech.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos and Paul Sakkal
Cuddle therapy out, holidays nixed: here’s what NDIS won’t pay for any more
Drugs, alcohol and sexual services are explicitly ruled out in new laws, while spending funds on rent, food and holidays is no longer possible.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
ASIO called Raneem’s uncle a threat. The family’s fighting to find out why
The first person from Gaza to challenge his cancelled Australian visa has been refused information about why he was knocked back, and is now stuck in Cairo.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Dutton calls overstaying international students ‘the modern version of boat arrivals’
Dutton evoked Abbott’s 2013 campaign vow to “stop the boats”, reviving a political clash over immigration, even as Labor knocks back student visas at record rates.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
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Immigration
Asylum claims at six-year high as record numbers await decision
The list of people in limbo is growing by about 1000 a month as huge backlogs and five-year appeal wait times expose the immigration system to exploitation.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Every visa sent to ASIO: Home Affairs advice challenges Dutton claim
Confidential documents reveal that Palestinians leaving Gaza went through eight stages of identity verification, challenging Coalition attacks against the government.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos and Olivia Ireland
Minister concedes immigration too high as students compete for city rentals
New government analysis reveals international students make up 7 per cent of the private rental market, and more than 20 per cent in inner Sydney and Melbourne.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Albanese under fire as migrant intake blows forecasts
The latest figures show migration is slowing, but not at the rate the government predicted.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos and Shane Wright
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