Asylum seekers
People-smuggling boat carrying Chinese stopped en route to Australia
The group was discovered near the city of Kupang, and believed to be heading to Australia.
- by Zach Hope and Karuni Rompies
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EU approves new laws to address illegal migration – few admit to being happy with them
The plan was drawn up after 1.3 million people, mostly those fleeing war in Syria and Iraq, sought refuge in Europe in 2015, overwhelming the EU’s asylum system to collapse.
- by Lorne Cook
Opinion
Immigration
Marketing herself as ‘tougher’ than Dutton is a mistake by Clare O’Neil
In trying to rush through knee-jerk legislation, the Albanese government has not merely panicked, but acted in a way designed to create panic.
- by Sam Norton
Chinese men in Indonesia wanted to go by boat to Australia: police
The apparent attempt was thwarted by a tip-off from the Australian Federal Police and the reluctance of local fishermen to make the journey.
- by Zach Hope and Amilia Rosa
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Indonesia
Dozens of Rohingya refugees feared dead in boat tragedy off Indonesia
Asian news agencies, one citing an Indonesian official, reported the boat was headed to Australia. Border Force said this was not true.
- by Zach Hope and Karuni Rompies
The unwanted: High Court to determine the fate of another 127 in limbo
The detainees from Iran, Iraq and Sudan are at the heart of a new test for the government in its attempts to defend the detention regime.
- by David Crowe
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Immigration
Labor plans new defence in court clash over immigration detainees
The government intends to mount a fresh defence in the High Court against asylum seekers who refuse to co-operate with Australian authorities.
- by David Crowe
The small-town mayor, the ‘deathtrap’ barge and the Aussie company’s $3.2 billion black hole
When Corporate Travel Management won a $3.2 billion deal to house UK migrants on barges in the last year, there was an obvious question: why was it getting into crisis refugee management?
- by Colin Kruger
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Sri Lanka
Australia accused of using ‘repugnant, unethical’ methods in dramatic ads
The “Zero Chance” campaign dates back several years - the latest ads depict desperation and suicide contemplation. Its cost remains a secret.
- by Zach Hope
Bibi’s 8000km journey to escape the men who killed her siblings
Boat arrivals in Australia last week has again cast light on Indonesia’s treatment of refugees, and Australia’s role in their care.
- by Zach Hope, Karuni Rompies and Amilia Rosa
‘New MO?’ Indonesians want Australia to share information on people smugglers
Successful people smuggling runs to Australia’s north-west coast have raised concerns about more advanced boats and techniques.
- by Zach Hope, Amilia Rosa and Karuni Rompies