‘Migration overhaul: Regional needs to…’
'Prime Minister Scott Morrison has cleared the ground for a migration overhaul that confronts surging growth in Sydney and Melbourne, using regional rules to set a different approach for each part of the country'.
COVID-19: travel ban expanded to Korea
"These actions are based on advice that the volume of reported COVID-19 cases in the Republic of Korea, and the scale of travel to Australia from the Republic of Korea, means that they present a high risk of further transmission of COVID-19 in Australia".
‘2017-18 Humanitarian Program Successfully Delivered’
'Minister for Immigration... said 16,250 refugee and humanitarian places were delivered in the 2017-18 program year, up from 13,750 the previous year'.
‘Trump govt seeks longer migrant detentions’
'President Trump's US administration plans new regulation to allow authorities to keep immigrant children in detention for longer than the current 20-day limit'.
Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
On 4 March 2019, Australia and Indonesia sign the IA-CEPA, a Free Trade Agreement which, once implemented in Australia through domestic law, might create an exception to the Labour Market Testing requirement for Indonesian workers
‘Peter Dutton attacks Roman Quaedvlieg…’
'Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton has hit back at the former Australian Border Force (ABF) commissioner Roman Quaedvlieg, telling Parliament he was "discredited and disgraced".
‘Putting Australian workers first’
'Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs David Coleman says Australian job seekers are continuing to benefit from visa reforms...'
‘Celebrating Citizenship Day 2018’
'Today marks Australian Citizenship Day, a time to recognise the value and significance of Australian citizenship and celebrate the contribution of all Australians to our great nation'.
‘Peter Dutton rejects Greens’ claims…’
'Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton has denied misleading Parliament over granting visas for two au pairs'.
Media release on RMAs & others
'A parliamentary inquiry has found ... unlawful RMAs ... are exploiting visa applicants'





















