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Comedian Bassem Youssef postpones Australian tour after authorities ask him to provide background checks

Egyptian-American comedian has been criticised for jokes and commentary about Israel and Palestine

The Guardian - AU · Aug 26

Australia working holiday visa delays: What applicants, including Indians, need to know

Australia has slowed the processing of Working Holiday Maker visas amid a high volume of applications, even as the government reviews its broader migration policy. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has confirmed that applications are still being processed, but at a slower pace.

The Economic Times · Aug 17

NAATI-Certified vs. Standard Translation: Mitigating Legal and Regulatory Risks in Cross-Border Operations

Learn when NAATI-certified translation is required for visas, courts, and official filings—and how to avoid costly delays and rejections.

inkl · Aug 13

Australia Bans 23-Year-Old Briton From Entering, Saying Her Cystic Fibrosis Makes Her 'Too Much of a Liability'

A British woman shares her emotional experience of being denied entry to Australia due to her cystic fibrosis, highlighting the challenges faced by those with chronic illnesses.

International Business Times UK · Mar 16

‘They are safe here’: five Iranian women footballers granted humanitarian visas in Australia

Home affairs minister Tony Burke confirms US president Donald Trump’s overnight comments on social media that the players had been ‘taken care of’

The Guardian - AU · Mar 9

Prohibitive policies drove organised crime in Australia 100 years ago. It’s happening again

Organised crime has a long history in Australia. For more than a century, criminal groups have accumulated vast fortunes, committed countless acts of intimidation and coercion and, at times, extreme and spectacular violence.

The Conversation · Feb 24

Worker exploitation can hide in plain sight. Here’s how to ensure an ethical summer holiday

If they haven’t already, many Australians will soon head off for summer holidays. But behind every smooth check-in, cocktail or airport gate smile is one of more than an estimated 270 million tourism workers – about 8.2% of the global workforce.

The Conversation · Dec 31, 2025

Gay Malaysian man rejected for Australian protection visa could face persecution over sexuality, tribunal says

Home Affairs to reconsider application after review finds man could be subject to physical harm, conversion practices and prosecution under sharia law

The Guardian - AU · Sep 27, 2025

If recreational vapes are banned, why are there still vape shops everywhere?

Recently, you may have noticed an increase in the number of shops selling tobacco in your area. Alongside cigarettes, these shops often sell vapes.

The Conversation · Aug 13, 2025

Labor now has the political clout to reset Australia’s refugee policy. Here’s where to start

Australia’s policy towards refugees and asylum seekers stands at a critical juncture.

The Conversation · May 21, 2025