The Australian government has extended its sanctions regime to include the four Iranian police officers allegedly responsible for the arrest, detention, and ill-treatment of Mahsa Amini. Foreign Minister Penny Wong said in a media release that among those targeted by the government are four members of the Morality Police who were responsible for the arrest,…
Australia Sanctions Iranian Police Responsible for Mahsa Amini’s Arrest and Detention
March 20, 2023
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Scrapping Temporary Protection Visas Open Doors for People Smugglers: Shadow Home Affairs Minister
The centre-left Labor government’s plan to scrap temporary protection visas poses a “real risk” to Australian borders as it would entice people smugglers and encourage illegal immigrants to enter the country, said Shadow Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews. Under the Albanese government’s decision to abolish the temporary protection (TPV) and safe haven enterprise (SHEV), announced…
Government Criticised for Resettling ISIS Families in Sydney Without Community Consultation
The centre-left Labor government’s decision to resettle ISIS families in Australia without consulting with the community has faced fierce pushback from the opposition and an independent MP. It comes after the government repatriated four women and their 13 Australian children from an Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) Camp in Syria to Australia. Home Affairs Minister Clare…
New Zealand Agrees to Receive 150 Refugees From Australia for Next 3 Years
Australia and New Zealand have agreed to resettle up to 150 refugees for three years from Australia’s offshore detention centre in Nauru, nine years after the offer was first made. Australian Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews and New Zealand Immigration Minister Kris Faafoi jointly announced the new arrangement that will be implemented under New Zealand’s…
Australian Police Expect ‘Convoy to Canberra’ to Peak as Parliament Prepares to Sit
February 7, 2022
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Police in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) expects crowd sizes for the “Convoy to Canberra” to peak on Feb. 8 when federal parliament resumes, with protestors expected to gather outside Parliament House. Police say more than 3,000 demonstrators are currently in the national capital of Canberra in solidarity with the massive “Convoy to Ottawa.” “The…
Critical Infrastructure Bill Grants New Powers to Combat Cyberattacks
New legislation that provides the government greater powers to combat cyberattacks passed the Australian Senate with the support of the opposition on Monday. The amendment to the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 allows the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) to step in and take over operating systems of certain industries in the event of a…
Over 50,000 People Call for Australia to Lift Travel Restrictions for Temporary Visa Holders
Migrants in Australia on temporary visas are calling on the government to remove “discriminatory” restrictions on them returning to the country, with a petition signed by over 50,000 people. New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, and Victoria have opened international travel to Australian citizens, permanent residents, and their immediate family members who are fully…
Home Affairs Minister Receives Powers to Extend Detention for Convicted Terrorists
Australia’s Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews has called for additional powers to keep convicted terrorists who posed an “unacceptable risk” to society, in prolonged detention. But, experts are sceptical of the government handing more powers to Australia’s domestic security apparatus. Andrews said there were currently 51 offenders serving jail terms on terrorism-related charges in Australia,…
Airport and Port Security To Be Ramped Up: Home Affairs
The federal government is tightening the rules for airport baggage handlers and port workers to bar people with criminal convictions from accessing secure areas. The changes to eligibility criteria for people holding aviation or maritime security identification cards means “serious criminals” will no longer be able to import illicit goods through airports, seaports or offshore…
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