'Mixed bag': unis mull block on student families Bright young minds overseas could steer away from Australia as visas become dearer and family entitlements are constricted under new policy, advocates warn. AAP · Sep 17
Migration changes to hit students’ families and working holiday makers The Albanese government will stop the entry of students’ family members, attack “visa hopping”, and drastically cut the numbers of those on long-term working holidays under migration policy changes announced by Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke. The Conversation · Sep 17
Labor targets backpackers, students and visa overstayers in immigration plan as Greens criticise ‘race to the bottom’ Most international students unable to bring dependants or family members to Australia under migration policy announced by Tony Burke at National Press Club The Guardian - AU · Sep 17
Queensland to create outback boot camps for youth offenders – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Sep 16
Andrew Barr issues warning on visa cuts as Tony Burke prepares to unveil migration plan Temporary visa cuts could threaten major ACT projects. The Canberra Times · Sep 16
Backpackers and students lose out in migration overhaul Family visas for foreign students will be curbed and overstayers detained if they don't leave Australia as part of Labor's plan to cut migration numbers. AAP · Sep 16
'Not about religion': Liberals told to condemn sect Leaders of the secretive Exclusive Brethren church will be compelled to speak at a federal inquiry, after it was reported they harassed MPs and voters. AAP · Sep 16
Foreign students to face tough restrictions on bringing in family under Labor’s immigration plan Home affairs minister Tony Burke will detail long-awaited changes as support for One Nation surges amid immigration debate The Guardian - AU · Sep 16
Take two: Labor to announce migration plan after delay New levers to push down migration numbers will be detailed by the home affairs minister as opposition parties devise ways to slash the amount of new arrivals. AAP · Sep 16
White Australia party is ‘modern manifestation’ of Nazi movement and should be banned, commonwealth tells high court The former National Socialist Network is challenging ban in high court, arguing law breaches implied freedom of political communication The Guardian - AU · Sep 9
Ban on neo-Nazi White Australia party is ‘authoritarian’ and breaches constitution, high court hears Lawyers also argue commonwealth does not have the power to ban a political party, as the high court ruled in 1951 over attempt to ban the Communist party The Guardian - AU · Sep 8
'Difficult' test looming in neo-Nazi High Court case A political party the government argues is a Trojan Horse for neo-Nazi groups is challenging hate group legislation passed in the wake of the Bondi massacre. AAP · Sep 7
Iranian women footballers speak out on national anthem protest after claiming asylum in Australia Atefeh Ramezanisadeh and Fatemeh Pasandideh claimed asylum in Australia following the national anthem protest at the Women’s Asian Cup The Independent UK · Sep 7
Labor wrestles with migration figures but opponents struggle to find the target By focusing on the net overseas migration number, Labor risks making a ‘silly mistake’ experts say The Guardian - AU · Aug 28
Bored Panda · Aug 27 “Entitled” US Tourist Who Snatched Baby Wombat Learns Her Fate In Court Samantha Strable received a suspended 180-day jail sentence, 12 months of probation, and around AU$800 in fines after pleading guilty to hunting without a guide.
AAP · Aug 21 Labor unhurried on migration policy over ramifications The home affairs minister has not given an indication when an overhaul of Australia's migration policy will be unveiled, citing possible unintended concerns.
AAP · Aug 21 Ex-spy cleared to give evidence on Bondi terrorists A former spook will be allowed to give evidence at the royal commission probing anti-Semitism about the intelligence he gathered on two terrorists.
AAP · Aug 20 Political interference allegations by sect 'chilling' A Christian sect leader has rejected claims members paid far-right activists to disrupt the 2025 federal election, though some may have campaigned.
The Conversation · Aug 20 Grattan on Friday: why a byelection in Western Australia has turned into a national test for One Nation If you’re not from Western Australia, the byelection in the state seat of Secret Harbour is unlikely to have been on your radar. But Labor, Liberal and One Nation strategists will be intently watching the result on the night of August 29.
The Economic Times · Aug 17 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 Guardian - AU · Aug 16 Canavan and Joyce attend anti-abortion rally and back controversial bill – as it happened The day’s news as it unfolded
AAP · Aug 16 Visa slowdown for backpackers amid migration backlash Labor has confirmed it is slowing down working visa applications as work continues behind the scenes to settle on a restricted migration scheme.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 15 Labor is facing an insurgent One Nation. The path it takes on immigration will define its identity for years to come Labor has always had a divided soul over immigration. Now it faces a predicament as it looks to hold on to suburban and regional seats
The Guardian - AU · Aug 14 Heart, smarts and pragmatism: why health minister Mark Butler is suddenly a contender as a future PM Cabinet colleagues say the veteran politician’s carriage of the NDIS firestorm shows his political judgement and collaborative style
Newcastle Herald · Aug 14 Albanese doesn't believe in admitting he's stuffed up, and it costs him The PM places pride over pragmatism.