Australians will welcome the news today that the Minister for Immigration Alex Hawke is personally intervening in the Biloela family's case and using his ministerial discretion to grant bridging visas for Nades, Priya and Kopika Murugappan. Minister Hawke's decision is the next step in the process that could see the family return to Biloela, a town that loves them and wants them home.
Read MoreThe Morrison Government is planning to lower the tax obligations of private bidders competing to run Australia’s visa processing system. According to reports in the AFR, the plan could allow large multinational corporations to win government contracts by watering down their tax obligation requirements.
Read MoreFederal Labor Leader Anthony Albanese, alongside Shadow Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Andrew Giles, the Chair of the Labor's Multicultural Taskforce, Peter Khalil, and Secretary Anne Stanley, launched Labor's Multicultural Engagement Taskforce (LMET) report today.
Read MoreReports today that three more commuter carparks at suburban train stations are set to be dumped underline the chaos that is the Morrison Government's Commuter Carpark Fund. Promised ahead of the 2019 Election, these carparks were meant to ease congestion on busy city roads and get more commuters onto trains.
Read MoreThe Morrison Government’s cruel English language test for partner visas is wrong and must be scrapped. Major concerns about the proposed English language test have been expressed by peak stakeholder organisations, warning it could make it harder for victims of domestic violence to seek help.
Read MoreAs we celebrate Harmony Day 2021, we must renew our commitment to multiculturalism, ending racism and promoting respect for all. Each year, Australians come together to celebrate Harmony Day on the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
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