Tony Burke
Rich city universities got off too lightly under Labor’s caps: Dutton
Peter Dutton promised deeper cuts to student numbers and said “plenty of international students in pretty schmick accommodation” were stopping Australians from accessing housing.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
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Labor wants Australia to pay countries to take former detainees
The proposed laws come as former immigration detainees are told they are freed from curfews and electronic monitoring after a High Court challenge.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Labor back to drawing board on ankle bracelet laws after High Court defeat
The High Court ruled that forcing former immigration detainees to wear ankle bracelets and live under curfews is unlawful, in a massive blow to the Albanese government that Tony Burke vowed to counter with new laws.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Government to miss immigration targets again as Kiwis flock to Australia
Treasury boss Steven Kennedy has revealed net overseas migration will miss the government’s own forecasts, heaping pressure on the Albanese government.
- by Shane Wright and Natassia Chrysanthos
Parliamentary boss failed to record ‘close relationship’
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has been forced to defend his choice of car as senators enjoyed their last chance this year to grill ministers.
- by James Massola, Matthew Knott and Mike Foley
Extremist influencer Candace Owens vows to appeal against Australian visa cancellation
The agitator said she and her tour promoter would file an appeal, and the case would be reviewed by a federal judge in days.
- by Olivia Ireland
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Antisemitism
Extremist influencer Candace Owens’ Australian visa cancelled by immigration minister
Immigration Minister Tony Burke said Candace Owens’ remarks about minority groups has the “capacity to incite discord in almost every direction”.
- by Olivia Ireland
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Activist’s visa nixed after calling October 7 anniversary a ‘good day’
Khaled Beydoun has become an online celebrity for his pro-Palestinian activism but may be unable to return to Australia after his visa was revoked.
- by Paul Sakkal
Burke to sign off on every Gazan refugee granted new humanitarian visa
Labor’s visa pathway for Palestinians fleeing the war gives the minister authority over who can apply.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Kseniia and Nika will face their most daunting HSC exam first
The girls are excited to stay in Australia, after learning they will be considered for a residency pathway which will qualify them for HECS. But first, they must tackle HSC English.
- by Mary Ward
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Immigration
Student visa desperation: Appeals blow out, asylum claims climb
Former immigration department official Abdul Rivsi said it was probably the highest proportion of students claiming asylum since the Tiananmen Square massacre.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
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