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Albanese government introduces new visa rule for international students

This move comes after consultations with the international education sector throughout 2024, with input from the Department of Education and the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.

Air India introduces special discounted fares and benefits for international students

Air India offers non-stop flights between India and 42 international destinations, including key countries like the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

Pacific Labour Mobility summit draws 350 delegates, highlights resilience and regional partnerships

This year’s Pacific Labour Mobility Annual Meeting (PLMAM), held under the banner “Collectively Building Resilience”, took place in Brisbane from 11 to 14 November 2024.

Manish Raj wins Volunteer Leadership Award for contribution to community radio

Manish's journey to Australia in 1994 was inspired by cricket, the allure of a laid-back lifestyle, and a desire to embrace new challenges.

3,955 Indians among nearly 30,000 ‘wanted’ for deportation missing in Canada

These individuals are classified as “wanted” by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), which includes those with immigration warrants against them.

Fiji’s illegal immigrant numbers double, Bangladeshi and Sri Lankan visa overstayers prominent

The Prime Minister highlighted serious concerns about the lack of detention facilities, revealing that illegal immigrants are currently held alongside convicted criminals due to inadequate infrastructure.

Home Affairs cancels foreign agent’s visa for lodging 1,000 illegal Protection visa applications

Unregistered migration operators, often advertising on social media, exploit vulnerable applicants with false advice and exorbitant fees.

Dramatic rise in forced labour and exploitation of temporary visa workers

Victims often endure gruelling conditions, including long hours without breaks, threats of violence, and the confiscation of personal documents such as passports and visas.

Fiji’s immigration minister steps aside amid passport scandal linked to Christian doomsday cult

The group, which relocated hundreds of members to Fiji in 2014 under apocalyptic beliefs, has faced allegations of human rights abuses, including forced labour and physical violence.

Tamil language’s revival in Fiji gets a boost from India

Two Tamil teachers from India will be stationed at Sangam schools in Rakiraki and Labasa to educate and inspire future generations.

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Chinese nationals charged over alleged spy plot in nation’s capital

A 25-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman were arrested on Wednesday and are due to appear in the ACT Magistrates Court.

Victoria Police search man over lewd act at busy bus stop

Police have released a computer-generated image of the suspect, who is described as being in his late 20s, with a stocky build, thick dark beard and moustache, and tanned skin.

School shooting in Canada leaves 10 dead, dozens injured

Ten people, including a suspected shooter, have died following a shooting in Tumbler Ridge, a small town in British Columbia, Canadian authorities say.
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