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Trump renews bid to restrict US birthright citizenship, targets ‘birth tourism’ with new orders

The White House said the new measures are intended to protect the “meaning and value” of American citizenship and prevent foreign nationals from exploiting US immigration laws.

Griffith MP Renee Coffey removes graffiti targeting Indian, Chinese and Indigenous Australians’ ‘Aussie’ posters

The vandalism in Brisbane has also reignited debate over whether altering political street art should itself be considered political expression.

Permanent migrants petition for reversal of 201% hike in Australian Resident Return Visa fee

An RRV allows eligible Australian permanent residents to return to Australia as permanent residents after the travel facility attached to their original visa has expired.

Fiji’s traditional leader calls for visa-free access and domestic student fees in Australia for island nation’s citizens

Ratu Tevita welcomed the expanded Vuvale Union announced in Suva in July but said the requirement for Fijians to obtain a visa before travelling to Australia remained an unresolved issue.

“Labor is lying again”: Pauline Hanson attacks Tony Burke’s migration plan, warns of one million more arrivals in four years

Hanson cited an October 2022 forecast of 235,000 against a reported outcome of 538,000, a May 2023 forecast of 315,000 against 429,000, and a May 2024 forecast of 260,000 against 306,000.

Labor stands firm on 225,000 migration target as Coalition and One Nation call for lower intake

The 2026 Federal Budget forecast net overseas migration to rise by an additional 20,000 people in 2026–27 before moderating to about 225,000 a year from 2027 to 2030.

Indian superstar Mohanlal’s Sydney show cancelled after Australian visa delay

“I am taking all the blame on myself. I am telling you that it is my fault. I am very sorry about it."

Indian-origin stable hand Itwinder Singh wins legal fight over Hindi ban and racial harassment at workplace

The tribunal found Singh’s Indian identity, accent and language were repeatedly mocked, with evidence that workers were discouraged from speaking Hindi among themselves, including during breaks.

‘No more Uber drivers’: Pauline Hanson targets international students, supports backpackers and seasonal workers

Hanson also criticised Australia’s international student settings, questioning why some overseas students are permitted to bring family members with them while studying.

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke struggles to wrangle numbers as opposition and One Nation apply heat on migration

Government sources stress the NOM projections are Treasury forecasts based on current settings.

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NASA invites ISRO to Moon Base as India-US space ties reach the final frontier

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Ben Carroll delays Victoria’s work-from-home laws until July 2027 amid November election-business backlash

The move is one of the clearest signs yet that Mr Carroll intends to take a different approach to business than his predecessor.

Indian student from Meghalaya represents India at Commonwealth Youth Parliament in Sydney

Her participation was made possible after she was nominated by Meghalaya Assembly Speaker Thomas A. Sangma
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