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The families being kept apart by new visa rules

October 13, 2026 · 10 min

Visa delays and new rules leave families struggling to reunite with ageing parents as backlogs continue to grow. New visitor visa restrictions are adding pressure to families already facing lengthy parent visa backlogs. This episode…
Labor says its migration changes will have a 'soft landing' on the economy. Some farmers disagree

September 18, 2026 · 10 min

The federal government says Labor’s long-awaited immigration reforms are designed to bring net migration down, ease pressure on housing and close what it describes as loopholes in the visa system. But what does that look like for farmers…
One Nation came second in the Hunter electorate last election. What do voters there think now?

July 4, 2026 · 8 min

Support for One Nation has been on the rise in recent months. But in the electorate of Hunter - a Labor stronghold in New South Wales - the party was the runner up in last year's election, one of only two electorates where that happened…
Support for multiculturalism is declining. Why is that so?

June 23, 2026 · 9 min

A new report by the Lowy Institute reveals support for multiculturalism in Australia has plunged in the past two years. A recent poll has linked a decline in support for both current migration levels and multiculturalism, which coincides…
As Australia celebrates one million refugees, some employers are stepping up offering jobs and training

June 19, 2026 · 7 min

This week, Australia celebrates the one million refugees who’ve made a home here since the end of World War Two. While some employers are offering new jobs and training, there are also calls to cut the refugee intake and some initiatives…

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NSW’s first Migrant Workers Centre opens in Sydney

May 21, 2026 · 5 min

The New South Wales government has unveiled the state's first Migrant Workers Centre to support temporary visa holders. It means migrant workers in Sydney now have a dedicated hub to seek help over work exploitation. It’s backed by $6.5…
Strong backlash as Angus Taylor unveils Coalition’s controversial immigration policy

April 14, 2026 · 8 min

Opposition leader Angus Taylor has outlined the Coalition's new hardline immigration policy. The plan has drawn widespread criticism and strong condemnation from critics, including Labor and human rights groups.
Darwin multicultural walking group connecting migrants one step at a time

April 11, 2026 · 4 min

A local program in Darwin is helping refugees and new migrants connect with their community, while building life-long friendships. The walking group may be simple, but organisers say at a time when more people are facing conflict and…
New website and app to safeguard international students in Australia

February 25, 2026 · 5 min

For international students studying in Australia, accessing healthcare is often seen as too expensive - or too confusing to navigate. But a new initiative - designed by international students FOR international students - aims to make…
‘Are our loved ones alive or not?’ A distressing start to the academic year for these international students

February 6, 2026 · 5 min

University students in Australia, including more than 800,000 from overseas, are preparing for a new academic year. However, many from Iran are facing financial hardship while also grieving lives lost during recent protests.
Nationwide protests against ICE sweep across United States

January 11, 2026 · 3 min

At least 29 people have been arrested in Minneapolis during ongoing protests over the fatal shooting of a US citizen by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent. The killing of Renee Good has sparked demonstrations across the country…
Tensions deepen across the US over fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis

January 9, 2026 · 6 min

Tensions between Minnesota and federal officials have deepened over a United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer's fatal shooting of a woman in the city of Minneapolis. Protesters have clashed with law enforcement in the…