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South Africa says 2,745 foreigners sent home in a week

JOHANNESBURG - South Africa has repatriated 2,745 foreigners in the week after President Cyril Ramaphosa vowed tougher action against illegal immigration, the country's home affairs minister said on Sunday.

Bangkok Post

Compo cost unknown after High Court detention ruling

Just how much taxpayers will be billed following a High Court ruling on unlawful detention is still being examined.

AAP

Five things you need to know from the first week of estimates

Estimates restarts on Tuesday after explosive first week.

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FED:'More being radicalised', counter-terror boss warns

Australia's counter-terrorism boss believes the states and territories need more funding to educate young people who are sympathetic to radical ideals.

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'ISIS bride' tried to board plane despite Australia ban

Despite an order barring her from entering Australia, a woman with links to Islamic State attempted to board a flight with others returning home.

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Citizenship fast-track announcement a social media fabrication

Social media posts are falsely claiming Australia's immigration minister has announced plans to fast-track citizenship for millions of temporary visa holders.

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Neo-Nazi group outlawed under anti-hate legislation

A neo-Nazi group that advocates for a white Australia has been listed as a prohibited hate group after advice from the nation's domestic spy agency.

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Slavery and terror group charges for 'ISIS brides'

There have been chaotic scenes at Sydney and Melbourne airports as three Islamic State-linked women were arrested after arriving with their families from Syria.

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Federal officials grilled over Nauru detention contract

The government has faced questions at a Senate inquiry over a more-than $700,000 agreement with a company linked to Nauru's president.

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US tech giant claims $25b stake in Australian AI future

The nation's artificial intelligence industry will get a $25 billion-dollar boost, from data centres to workplace training, after a major company's bet big.

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'Safe haven': Iranian players rebuild after asylum bid

Two Iranian players have expressed their gratitude for being offered a safe haven in Australia after seeking asylum following the Asian Cup tournament.

AAP

Australia’s immigration powers are already godlike. So why does Angus Taylor want them to be Trump-like too?

Taylor provides few details on how his immigration plan would work. Is showing he can outdo Pauline Hanson’s rhetoric the main objective?

The Guardian - AU

Double standard claim as refugees plead for urgent help

Refugees are calling for fair treatment, welcoming a decision to grant Iranian women footballers asylum immediately but questioning why they're being ignored.

AAP

‘Get them out of here’: Australian PM Anthony Albanese, Tony Burke heckled at Eid prayers in Sydney over support for Israel — watch

Tensions flared at an Eid prayer gathering in Western Sydney as a few attendees heckled Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke, demanding their removal. Shouts of "genocide supporters" echoed, reflecting community anger over the government's Gaza response and Islamophobia.

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The Latest: Iran fires at Gulf states as Australia grants asylum to women on Iranian soccer team

Iran fires missiles and drones across the Gulf including oil infrastructure in Saudi Arabia and a ship off the coast of the Emirates

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Help for athletes, bans for others: unpacking Australia’s complex, chaotic migration developments

The past 48 hours in Australia has showcased the dramatic complexities of the country’s migration and asylum landscape, and the power of ministerial intervention in this federal portfolio.

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Racist attack on dining Muslims to be raised with AFP

Police have been criticised for releasing a man accused of threatening children and shouting racist abuse at Muslims gathering for a dinner during Ramadan.

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2 more members of the Iranian women’s soccer team have been granted asylum in Australia

Two more members of the Iranian women’s soccer team were granted asylum in Australia before their teammates departed, the country’s Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said Wednesday

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International students accuse Australia of treating them like ATMs after fees for one visa double without warning

Union says students blindsided after non-refundable visa fee rose from $2,300 to $4,600

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An Australian Citizen In A Syrian Camp Trying To Return Home Banned For Two Years

An Australian citizen in Syria has been blocked from returning home under a two-year exclusion order due to alleged ties to ISIS.

The Conversation

South Africa’s new immigration policy takes a digital direction – will it succeed?

South Africa has a new draft white paper on immigration, citizenship and refugees. This, the fourth in three decades, represents a step change from the previous efforts. It is a genuine attempt to develop an efficient but humane set of policies.

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State rejects national gun buyback, another undecided

A national gun buyback scheme has been rejected by one state while another appeared non-committal after legislation was rushed through the Senate.

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From Hate Speech To Gun Reform: The Key Changes In Labor’s Newly Passed Laws

Breaking down Australia’s new hate speech and gun laws passed after the Bondi attack, including who is protected and who is still left out.

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Trigger pulled on gun buyback as laws pass parliament

Gun reforms that Labor says would have banned the two Bondi shooters from owning firearms have passed parliament with support from the Greens.

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Ultimatum for Nazi accused after bid to leave country

A man accused of displaying Nazi symbols has sought removal from Australia rather than wait for deportation but prosecutors want him to stay and face charges.

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