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The United Kingdom's latest migration crackdown, its toughest yet, is almost a replica of Australia's asylum seeker policy. Refugee advocates warn the Australian system should be a cautionary tale, not a blueprint.
about 2 years ago
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Human rights groups are urging the federal government to take "concrete" steps to help prevent the genocide of Palestinians after the International Court of Justice's ruling that South Africa's allegation against Israel is "plausible".
about 1 year ago
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The 52-year-old WikiLeaks founder is wanted in the US for espionage, and faces 18 charges related to the publication of a range of highly classified information relating to the US-led wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
about 1 year ago
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Several Palestinians who had their temporary Australian visas cancelled last week are still awaiting clarity from the federal government, however others have had their visas reinstated.
about 1 year ago
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A UNICEF aid worker recounts the moment her aid convoy, which had informed both parties in the Israel-Gaza conflict of its movements, was hit by bullets in Gaza.
about 1 year ago
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The federal government has committed to permanent funding to help women escape violence and online measures including an age verification trial to block children accessing pornography. But not everyone is convinced those measures will work.
12 months ago
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Australian healthcare workers returning from Gaza describe the region as a โprisonโ, with many patients forced to take over-the-counter pain relief drugs after life-threatening amputations.
11 months ago
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A report by the NSW Crime Commission finds tracking devices are now part of standard toolkit for violent organised crime and their widespread use by domestic and family violence offenders is an urgent issue.
10 months ago
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More people are working from home in some capacity since COVID-19 lockdowns. But with more workers being called back to the office, what's actually more productive?
9 months ago
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About 1,300 Palestinians with approved visas have resettled in Australia since October when Israel invaded the Gaza Strip. The Gharbias are among those families who have moved here and are attempting to rebuild their lives.
7 months ago
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A review of NSW's out-of-home care arrangements paints a picture of a system plagued by inconsistent decision-making, lack of accountability and consultation which "punishes parents, carers and children".
5 months ago