Immigration
More evidence Government’s net migration forecast for 2023-24 is too low

Data shows that net migration in 2023-24 is well above the Government's forecasted figure, with ...  
Urgent call to halt Migration Amendment Bill 2024

Legislation that unfairly criminalises those seeking asylum highlights problems in the Albanese ...  
Deportation Bill over-reach in addressing HC Decision

Labor's new immigration Bill brings with it the very tangible risk of incentivising non-coopera ...  
Turning point for student visas and net migration now confirmed

A record number of student visa holders has left the Government with some decisions to be made ...  
Tehan’s tripe on immigration is not helping good policymaking

A recent interview with Dan Tehan has proven that the Coalition is still clueless about immigra ...  
How international education will be affected by net migration target

There is still much work to be done for the Albanese Government to achieve its net migration goal ...  
Refugee delegation visits Canberra to end decade of uncertainty

Young refugees failed by the Fast Track system urged leaders in Canberra to finally let them call ...  
Australian governments have never managed net migration

With all the migration policies and visa announcements made across both major parties, neither has ...  
Universities Accord fails to restore integrity to higher education

A report outlining recommendations for the future of tertiary education has missed the mark in ...  
Increasing student visa fees would be shooting ourselves in the foot

A proposed increase in student visa fees could lead to complications within our international ...  
Universities Accord seeks to reform education and immigration policy

With the release of a report recommending ways to reform the education sector, immigration policy ...  
Sky News debate on asylum seeker policy: Indisputable facts

A Sky News debate on asylum seeker policy will feature IA columnist and immigration expert Dr Abul ...  
Working holidaymakers continue strong contribution to net migration

A surge in working holidaymakers has increased challenges for the Albanese Government to curb net ...  
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Record temporary entrants set new challenges for net migration

A surge in temporary entrants over the Christmas period has given the Government new challenges in ...  
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Murdoch article drums up hysteria with factual errors

Blatant factual errors in an article published by The Australian on the Government's immigration ...  
Politics of immigration in 2024: More Dutton dog-whistling

Even just a few weeks into the new year, there is every indication the Opposition intends to use ...  
Albanese Government still pushing to mend Coalition's student visa mess

From 1 July 2023, the Albanese Government belatedly started tightening the student visa policy it ...  
Labor Government's 2024 challenge to restore visa integrity

Despite the Government’s $160 million package to address the massive growth in asylum seekers ...  

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