A controversial new migration law rushed through federal parliament has sparked fierce political backlash after giving Australia’s Home Affairs Minister sweeping powers to stop groups of temporary visa holders from entering the country—even if they already hold valid visas. The Migration Amendment (2026 Measures No. 1) Act 2026 passed both […]
Migration
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 […]
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 […]
