Tough new migration bill passes parliament
Fast-tracked laws subjecting criminals released from immigration detention to ankle tracking and curfews have passed federal parliament.
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Laws flagged to deal with court decision on detention
The government is working on emergency legislation following the High Court's decision that indefinite immigration detention is unlawful.
Indefinite immigrant detention ruled unlawful
In a historic decision, the High Court has upended a 20-year-old determination and ruled indefinite detention of immigrants with nowhere else to go is unlawful.
Refugee women call for government to walk with them
A group of women have walked from Melbourne to Canberra to highlight the plight of refugees and call for greater compassion from the federal government.
Egypt to reopen Gaza crossing for aid convoy, US says
The president of Egypt has agreed to reopen its crossing to the Gaza Strip, the US says as a humanitarian crisis worsens in the Palestinian enclave.
Hungary, Poland rail at migration policy at EU summit
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell says the bloc needs to address the root causes of migration by helping origin countries tackle poverty and empower women.
Quicker refugee claims process to snuff out false ones
The Albanese government is cracking down on false asylum claims by boosting the resources of the bodies that assess refugee protection applications.
Migration system enabled worst crimes known to humanity
Human trafficking, organised crime and modern slavery have flourished thanks to weaknesses in Australia's immigration system.
Crackdown nearing on international student visas
The federal government is expected to unveil changes to international student visas following a widespread review of the system.
Woman who entered ‘sham marriage’ for visa avoids jail
A court has heard a woman from Malaysia was offered cash and a new Australian visa if she took part in a fake marriage and migration fraud.
Refugee hotel detention found lawful, lacks humanity
Australia's use of hotels as makeshift detention centres for asylum seekers and refugees awaiting medical treatment is lawful but lacks humanity, a court finds.
Deal triggers global rush as state seeks 500 new cops
Thousands of overseas police have expressed interest in joining Queensland's ranks and hundreds will soon begin training under the state's recruitment drive.
Citizenship door opens for Kiwis in Australia
New Zealanders living in Australia have plenty of reasons to take up pathways to citizenship; including job opportunities, disability support, or to vote.
Temporary migrants win wage rise, residency in shake up
Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil says the wage threshold for temporary migrants will be increased and they will be given a path to permanent residency.
Aussies together! Citizenship opens for Kiwi residents
Some 400,000 New Zealanders living in Australia will become eligible for citizenship from July, following a huge shift by Anthony Albanese's Labor government.
Some relief for temporary visa holders
Immigration Minister Andrew Giles has made some changes to travel restrictions for refugees on temporary protection visas but broader issues remain.
‘Broken’ immigration system to be reviewed
The federal government government has announced a review of Australia's immigration system, saying it is broken and is being exploited by criminals.
Former minister courts AFL controversy
Liberal frontbencher Dan Tehan has suggested AFL coaches Alistair Clarkson and Chris Fagan and former Essendon CEO Andrew Thorburn have been treated unfairly.
Visa backlog marks Kabul fall anniversary
Australia is yet to allocate the vast majority of 31,500 visas for people fleeing Afghanistan after the Taliban took control of Kabul a year ago.
Migration lift not only jobs fix: Chalmers
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says a boost to migration is not the only solution to fixing skills shortages across the country.
Alleged people smuggler refused bail
A man charged with bringing groups of non-citizens into Australia over his alleged involvement in the 2001 people smuggling operation has been refused bail.
UK migrant flight to Rwanda grounded
Britain has cancelled its first deportation flight to Rwanda after a last-minute intervention by the European Court of Human Rights.
No ‘impediment’ to Tamil family visa: PM
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has hinted the Nadesalingam family will be able to get permanent visas following their return to the Queensland town of Biloela.
Four years on, the Biloela family is home
The Nadesalingam family are back in Biloela after spending four years in immigration detention, with emotional supporters welcoming them home.
Legal detention ruling for Aboriginal man
Australia's highest court has ruled the detention - for more than 500 days - of a New Zealand-born Aboriginal man was legal due to objective facts at the time.
Kiwis eye Aussie citizenship under Labor
Kiwis hoping for an improved pathway to Australian citizenship are pinning their hopes on the 'MP for New Zealanders', Treasurer Jim Chalmers.
Biloela ‘proud’ family coming home to Qld
The Queensland town of Biloela is relieved a family of Tamil asylum seekers will be allowed to come home after a four-year immigration ordeal.
Biloela family approved for return home
Home Affairs Minister Jim Chalmers has approved the exit from immigration detention of the Murugappan family, allowing them to return to Biloela in Queensland.
New Zealand eyes Aus deportations rethink
Anthony Albanese's election in Australia has raised hopes in New Zealand it could lead to less deportees being sent across the Tasman.
Biloela daughter has birthday in detention
Kopika Murugappan will spend her seventh birthday in community detention as support for the embattled Tamil refugee family grows during the elections.
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Indonesian teen smugglers’ names cleared
Teenage Indonesian fishermen jailed in Australia as adults for people smuggling offences have cleared their names.