Anyone following recent news reporting may rightly think Australia’s migration system is in “crisis”. Much of this reporting is fixated on the perceived threat posed by non-citizens to the safety or prosperity of the Australian community. Last week, this panic was reflected in Immigration Minister Andrew Giles’ proposed revised directive to decision-makers […]
Racism
A contentious new Bill proposing sweeping powers for the Australian government to impose country-wide travel bans has been labelled “racist” and “inhumane”. The proposed legislation, which faces vehement opposition, is under scrutiny as calls grow for it to be scrapped entirely. Protests against the Entry Ban and Deportation Bill, slated […]
The federal government’s push for tougher deportation laws is facing renewed criticism in the wake of a recent ruling by the High Court. The ruling, delivered last Friday, authorises the indefinite detention of non-citizens who resist deportation, stirring fresh opposition from political adversaries and community organisations. In March, the Government […]
The Albanese government wanted to avoid an inquiry into its migration amendment bill. The report, handed down this week by a senate committee that reviewed the bill, showed why. The report lays bare the potentially devastating impacts of this hastily drafted bill. These impacts would go well beyond the cohort of former […]
Sky News host Peter Stefanovic has come under fire for overshadowing what should’ve been a joyous moment for young Indigenous man Keegan Payne by attempting to ambush him during an awkward interview. The 19-year-old made history on Sunday by clinching the top prize in the Northern Territory’s Million Dollar Fish […]
From the moment Meghan Markle stepped onto the world stage as Prince Harry’s bride, she found herself in the crosshairs of relentless media scrutiny. The glare of the spotlight, often harsh and unforgiving, has illuminated every aspect of her life, from her personal choices to her professional endeavours. Yet, amidst […]
As social justice movements gain momentum, a troubling pattern has emerged within Australia’s corporate landscape: performative activism. This phenomenon, characterised by superficial displays of support for marginalised communities without genuine commitment to tangible action, presents formidable obstacles to genuine progress in fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. In the wake of […]
The New South Wales government has announced plans to conduct a review of a child protection tool that has a disproportionate impact on Aboriginal children and has remained unchanged in the state for over a decade. The system in question, referred to as “structured decision making” (SDM), has been utilised […]
In the midst of debates surrounding the upcoming Paris Olympics, one name has sparked intense controversy: Aya Nakamura. The 28-year-old singer, celebrated globally as France’s top female vocalist, finds herself at the centre of a heated discussion about identity and language that’s stirring strong emotions across the nation. The BBC […]
In a rare display of bipartisan unity, crossbench MPs and Senators have joined forces today to advocate for urgent action on deaths in custody and the removal of First Nations children from their families. In an open letter addressed to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Minister Linda Burney, and Attorney General […]
