Revealed: Number of foreigners who sought protection visas in Australia in last month alone - and where they're coming from - after High Court ruling freed a paedophile and a hitman
1 year, 4 months ago

Revealed: Number of foreigners who sought protection visas in Australia in last month alone - and where they're coming from - after High Court ruling freed a paedophile and a hitman

Daily Mail  

EXCLUSIVE In the 30 days of September, 2,005 foreigners who had already arrived in Australia sought protection visas from the Labor government. Dan Tehan, shadow minister for immigration and citizenship, told Daily Mail Australia the surging number of asylum seekers is 'a test for Labor' to show true leadership. Dan Tehan, Shadow Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, told Daily Mail Australia the surging number of asylum seekers is 'a test for Labor' to show true leadership Myanmar has been the subject of ongoing turmoil since the military launched a coup against the government in February 2021. In the 30 days of September alone, 2,005 foreigners who had already arrived in Australia sought protection visas from the Labor government In that same window, 5,406 arrived via Melbourne, 1,189 from Brisbane, 763 via Perth, less than 612 from Darwin, less than 247 via Adelaide, less than 44 via Cairns, less than 70 via Coolangatta on the Gold Coast, and less than five via Canberra.

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Australia to prioritise humanitarian visas for Myanmar nationals fleeing military coup
2 years, 4 months ago

Australia to prioritise humanitarian visas for Myanmar nationals fleeing military coup

ABC  

Myanmar nationals living in Australia are welcoming a move from the Australian government to prioritise them in seeking onshore humanitarian protection visas. "In recognition of the grave humanitarian and security situation in Myanmar, the Albanese government has designated Myanmar nationals in Australia as a priority caseload in our onshore humanitarian visa program," a statement from Immigration Minister Andrew Giles said. …

Thousands of asylum seekers crave certainty after Albanese vow to abolish temporary visas
2 years, 8 months ago

Thousands of asylum seekers crave certainty after Albanese vow to abolish temporary visas

ABC  

While the Biloela family's hopes of gaining permanent residency have been buoyed by the Albanese government's interest in their case, tens of thousands of others on temporary visas, who have similarly sought refuge in Australia, continue to live in limbo. But during those two years Australia changed the rules for asylum seekers, and while Hassan was recognised as a refugee …

Australia reopens to students, migrants after nearly two-year ban
3 years, 3 months ago

Australia reopens to students, migrants after nearly two-year ban

Al Jazeera  

The emergence of the new Omicron variant had led officials to delay planned reopening on December 1. Australia has reopened borders to vaccinated skilled migrants and foreign students after a nearly two-year ban on their entry, in a bid to boost an economy hit by stop-start COVID-19 lockdowns and restart international travel. The emergence of the new Omicron variant of …

Six refugees granted visas in Australia but ordeal far from over
3 years, 3 months ago

Six refugees granted visas in Australia but ordeal far from over

Al Jazeera  

At least 75 other refugees who are now inside Australia are still languishing behind bars facing an uncertain future. The refugees who were released had all been held previously in Australia’s notorious regional processing system in the Pacific, before they were brought to detention onshore in Australia under Medevac, a short-lived medical evacuation scheme. Another refugee, Amin Afravi, who is …

Australia frees four, but dozens of refugees remain in detention
3 years, 4 months ago

Australia frees four, but dozens of refugees remain in detention

Al Jazeera  

Campaigners welcome the release of four refugees, but say the Australian government must end indefinite detention for all. While he welcomed the release of the four asylum seekers, he said, “The arbitrary nature of these decisions, which leaves approximately 40 men still detained as COVID-19 spreads through the hotel, is unacceptable.” He added, “All those asylum seekers still being held …

October to be decisive month for refugees entering Australia, or else 'the game's up'
7 years, 10 months ago

October to be decisive month for refugees entering Australia, or else 'the game's up'

Firstpost  

Refugees entering Australia have until October to prove their status. Sydney: On 21 May, Australia gave 7,500 migrants until October to prove that they are genuine refugees or they would be kicked out, declaring the “game is up” for ‘illegal’ arrivals who are ripping off taxpayers. Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, Peter Dutton, said, “This is a very serious …

Peter Dutton declares 'game is up' for 'fake refugees' living in Australia
7 years, 10 months ago

Peter Dutton declares 'game is up' for 'fake refugees' living in Australia

ABC  

Immigration Minister Peter Dutton has given 7,500 asylum seekers living in Australia until October to lodge an application for protection, or face deportation, declaring the "game is up" for "fake refugees". Key points: Asylum seekers given until October 1 to lodge an application for processing Otherwise they will be cut off from Government payments, subject to removal from Australia 7,500 …

Some refugees refused asylum in Australia over security concerns, Justice Minister says
9 years ago

Some refugees refused asylum in Australia over security concerns, Justice Minister says

ABC  

Some people wanting to come to Australia under the expanded refugee program have been flagged as security risks, Justice Minister Michael Keenan says. Mr Keenan told the ABC today strict security checks had been put in place to ensure no-one viewed as a risk would be granted asylum in Australia. Mr Turnbull went on to praise Australia's border security arrangements, …

Asylum seeker intake explained: Who will come to Australia under the Government's plan?
9 years, 6 months ago

Asylum seeker intake explained: Who will come to Australia under the Government's plan?

ABC  

The Federal Government has announced it will accept 12,000 extra refugees affected by conflict in Syria and Iraq. It is hoped that the first group will arrive before Christmas, but the department already has a considerable caseload which includes the 13,750 people from the existing program and the 30,000 asylum seekers who have attempted to reach Australia by boat. Families …

Aus to release some asylum-seeking children held in detention centres
10 years, 7 months ago

Aus to release some asylum-seeking children held in detention centres

Firstpost  

A total of 1,547 children are in community detention, according to immigration department figures. Sydney: A number of asylum-seeker children held in Australian mainland immigration detention centres are to be released, officials said Tuesday, although hundreds of others will remain locked up in offshore camps. The programme only applies to children being held in community detention or in mainland detention …

Another Tamil asylum-seeker sets himself alight in Australia
10 years, 9 months ago

Another Tamil asylum-seeker sets himself alight in Australia

India TV News  

Melbourne: A 40-year-old Sri Lankan Tamil asylum-seeker in Australia has set himself on fire fearing deportation, the third such incident in the country battling exodus of refugees trying to sneak in illegally. The incident happened on Friday night in Melbourne when the man, who does not want to be identified, splashed petrolon his legs and set himself alight, according to …

Sri Lanka arrests Australia bound-illegal migrants
10 years, 10 months ago

Sri Lanka arrests Australia bound-illegal migrants

India TV News  

Colombo: Sri Lankan Navy today arrested at least 54 illegal Tamil migrants, including 11 women and 30 children, when they were about to board a boat for Australia. The migrants were about to take the risky ride from Mullaithivu in the island's north east coast to Australia, said naval spokesman Kosala Warnakulasuriya. This was the first arrest of the illegal …

Australia says no to more boatpeople
11 years, 8 months ago

Australia says no to more boatpeople

Al Jazeera  

All migrants arriving to Australia by boat to be sent to Papua New Guinea under new plan to curb influx of refugees. Rudd and Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Peter O’Neill signed an agreement in the Australian east coast city of Brisbane on Friday that will enable Australia to deport refugees to its neighbour. Australia pledged to help genuine refugees …

Aussie court ruling may alter refugee processing
14 years, 4 months ago

Aussie court ruling may alter refugee processing

The Hindu  

A court ruling on Thursday in support of two Sri Lankan asylum seekers could force a change in Australia’s refugee policy, which has different rules for those who apply offshore and those who apply on the mainland. Australia’s High Court unanimously declared it was an error of law to deny asylum seekers on the Australian mainland the right to apply …

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