In the realm of Australian journalism, few names resonate with as much authority as Laura Tingle. As the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s (ABC) political editor, her analyses and insights are highly regarded. However, Tingle recently found herself at the centre of a storm of criticism after making comments that called Australia […]
Refugee
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 […]
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 […]
The New Zealand government claims its recently announced changes to visa rules will address exploitation and unsustainable migration. In reality, the new rules are likely to have the opposite effect. The exploitation of migrant workers has become a growing problem in New Zealand. Reports of fraud, wage theft, job and visa premiums (where […]
Just days after the deadly Westfield Bondi attacks, a second knife attack in Sydney has generated widespread shock and grief. This time, a 16-year-old entered an Assyrian church and rushed forward to stab the popular bishop presiding over a service, together with a priest who rushed to his defence. The shocking events were […]
Australia’s Ahmadiyya community united in grief on Sunday evening, commemorating the victims of Saturday’s tragic Bondi Junction massacre. Among the six lives lost was Faraz Tahir, a 30-year-old security guard at Westfield shopping centre. Queensland man Joel Cauchi, 40, went on a stabbing spree, claiming Tahir’s life. Tahir, who sought […]
The Albanese government came to power with a promise to be “strong on borders without being weak on humanity”. But there was little humanity in parliament yesterday as the government tried to force through some of the most draconian migration laws this country has seen in decades. The draft legislation was distributed […]
In a powerful testament to diversity and achievement, Living (LVN) Colour magazine unveils its latest issue, shining a spotlight on 94 remarkable Australian women of African descent. Featuring supermodel Duckie Thot and Wiggles star Tsehay Hawkins, this inclusive publication celebrates the invaluable contributions of these trailblazers across various communities and […]
