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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
‘Afraid and traumatised’: One in four Palestinians claiming asylum in Australia
The push for permanent protection for some temporary visa holders is a fresh test of Labor’s response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
- by Angus Thompson and Matthew Knott
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Immigration
Minister claims ‘immunity’ to keep deportation blacklist nations a mystery
The minister’s office also revealed he outsourced decisions over the visa conditions of former immigration detainees to departmental officials earlier this year.
- by Angus Thompson and James Massola
Indian spies booted out of Australia for trying to steal sensitive information
Australian authorities expelled two Indian intelligence operatives in 2020 for being members of an elaborate “nest of spies”.
- by Matthew Knott
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Immigration
Why this Coalition senator is calling for empathy in the immigration debate
A Queensland Liberal senator is urging a rethink from all sides of politics, saying the proposed legislation would have “real-world consequences” for vulnerable people.
- by Angus Thompson
‘A pencil is not a weapon, but it can be’: What does Australia send to Israel?
The government says Australia does not supply weaponry to Israel. Meanwhile, the Greens and human rights groups are campaigning to immediately stop military exports. So who is telling the truth?
- by Matthew Knott
Incomplete Google search blamed for vetting ‘fail’ on corruption watchdog
The Coalition has described the government’s unsuccessful push to install a judge with Labor links to the new anti-corruption commission as an attempt to “stack” the non-political body.
- by Paul Sakkal
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NACC
‘Reputation at risk’: Albanese government’s corruption watchdog pick pulled over party links
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus wanted to install a legal figure with Labor links to the second-highest position in the new anti-corruption commission before the committee vetting the appointment baulked.
- by Paul Sakkal
Marles rejects ‘fear-mongering’ over Greens’ nuclear waste AUKUS claims
The Greens claim new laws aimed at ensuring the safe operation of Australia’s AUKUS submarine program will open the door to receiving US and UK nuclear waste.
- by Lisa Visentin
Worsening war in Gaza will heighten risk of violence in Australia: ASIO boss
The ASIO boss said it was lawful and appropriate for people to protest and show dissent amid controversy over pro-Palestinian rallies.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Australian MPs meet with controversial Republican congresswoman
Politicians from across the aisle who are trying to secure Julian Assange’s release from prison have met with far-right US politician Marjorie Taylor Greene.
- by Ashleigh McMillan
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Assange saga
Barnaby Joyce and Monique Ryan agree on two things: the weather and freeing Julian Assange
Australian MPs from across the political spectrum will travel to Washington to recruit American politicians to the campaign for the WikiLeaks founder’s release.
- by Matthew Knott