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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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Australia’s new migration policy backs skilled workers and onshore applicants for permanent residency

Australia will maintain its permanent migration intake at 1.85 lakh for 2026-27. The nation prioritizes skilled migrants and those already residing in Australia. Employer-sponsored visas see a significant increase. Reforms to the points test and recognition of overseas qualifications are planned. Indians now form Australia's largest migrant group.

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Confidential report found former home affairs boss Michael Pezzullo was ‘reckless’ in engagement with Liberal powerbroker

Previously unreleased report obtained via freedom of information battle says Pezzullo exceeded ‘boundaries of normal public service practice’

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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.

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‘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

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

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.

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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

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

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.

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5 ways to tackle Australia’s backlog of asylum cases

People who apply for asylum in Australia face significant delays in having their claims processed. These delays undermine the integrity of the asylum system, erode public confidence and cause significant distress to people seeking asylum.

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Fleeing Taliban fighters, Ibrahim begs the country he helped – Australia – to save his family

Mohammed Ibrahim spent four years as a translator for aid workers who taught children and trained doctors. In today’s Afghanistan the penalty for that is death

The Guardian - AU

How to look after your mental health right now if you have family in the Middle East or another conflict zone

Escalating violence in the Middle East, particularly in Lebanon in recent weeks, has brought news of death, casualties and displacement.

The Conversation

Visas for Palestinians take median time of four months to process, despite Coalition claims

Exclusive: Guardian Australia found Coalition politicians cited the 24-hour figure in interviews on at least 12 occasions in August

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Australian government won’t back public views of special envoys on antisemitism and Islamophobia

Exclusive: Documents obtained by Guardian Australia reveal ‘all communications’ will be solely attributed to special envoy

The Guardian - AU

Family who run Bathurst’s only Vietnamese restaurant fight to keep hope alive as they face deportation

City rallies behind Thi Huế Dao in an 11th-hour plea to immigration minister Tony Burke for permission to stay in Australia

The Guardian - AU

Journalist Masha Gessen granted Australian visa after delays due to Russian charges

Issuing of visa comes after Gessen expressed surprise at being ‘functionally denied’ entry

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Writer and Russia critic Masha Gessen claims Australia has ‘functionally denied’ them a visa

Prominent US-based journalist says ‘I am shocked the first allies the Russians have found in this quest to constrain me are the Australian authorities

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Parents left waiting, visa system left wanting: review

Commonwealth Ombudsman Iain Anderson recommends procedural changes to parent visa applications that can drag on for decades and cost thousands of dollars.

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Migrant workers have long been too scared to report employer misconduct. A new visa could change this

Migrant worker exploitation is entrenched in workplaces across Australia. Tragically, a deep fear of immigration consequences means most unlawful employer conduct goes unreported.

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Extremist groups exploit popular social media platforms

Neo-Nazi groups are exploiting mainstream social media sites to supercharge their audience numbers and fundraise to promote violent beliefs, an expert warns.

The Guardian - AU

Aneeta’s violent husband tried to sabotage her Australian visa application. She’s one of hundreds to secure one anyway

On average, two people affected by family violence secure partner visas under special provisions every day. Advocates say many more need help

The Guardian - AU

Tricked or forced out of Australia: the vulnerable women at the centre of a hidden domestic violence crisis

Migration advocates say women are being threatened with visa cancellation along with sexual, financial, physical and emotional abuse

Newcastle Herald

Terminally ill man 'helpless' after stepdaughter's visa rejected

Graham Glew is trying to see his Chinese stepdaughter.

AAP

Refugee support services get budget boost

An immigration detention centre in Western Australia will have its security but not facilities improved, and the Australian Border Force gets $100m.

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