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Merit pools, promotions and hiring under the microscope in APS-wide bargaining

Union not happy with Commonwealth positions.

The Canberra Times · Sep 20

The government’s migration policy prioritises knee-jerk politics over careful planning

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke announced the government’s long-awaited migration policy yesterday. It’s been a week dominated by the topic, with One Nation unveiling its policy on Monday, too.

The Conversation · Sep 18

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

'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

Prime minister steps in to deny refugee cuts

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has denied concerns Australia's refugee intake would be cut after the government was accused of pandering to One Nation.

AAP · Aug 27

South Africa adds R500 processing fee to ETA system; here’s what travellers will pay

South Africa has introduced a R500 processing fee for applications made through its Electronic Travel Authorisation system. While the digital service is no longer free, the government says travellers who previously relied on outsourced visa centres could see their overall visa costs fall significantly.

The Economic Times · 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

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.

AAP · Aug 20

Rife violence, drugs exposed in detention centre audit

The prolonged detention of children and risk of violence are among serious concerns raised in a recent audit of a notorious immigration detention centre.

AAP · Aug 19

Singapore tightens anti-scam rules on social media, messaging platforms

Singapore, the region's second-largest economy, lost over $2.8 billion to scams from 2020 through the first half of 2025, Home Affairs Minister Sim Ann told parliament last November. The new rules under the Online Criminal Harms Act target services deemed to "pose the highest risk of scams" in the country,…

The Economic Times · Aug 18