IMMIGRATION

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One million refugees granted visas in Australia, 300,000 on waiting list

"Australia’s world-class settlement services and not-for-profit organisations have played a key role in helping refugee and humanitarian entrants settle in Australia."

Sussan Ley talks about ‘Australian values’ in assessing migrants. What exactly does that mean?

Ley’s comments came in the wake of the case of civil engineer Matthew Gruter, a South African national who moved to Australia in 2022 on a work-sponsored visa.

‘Part of our identity’: Prabhjeet Gill’s stand prompts Ambulance Victoria to allow cultural beards on duty

Sikh student paramedic had asked Ambulance Victoria to use the Singh Thattha technique that meets national infection control standards while respecting individual identity.

International Student of the Year: Indian duo Vish Goswami and Angela Sojan recognised for community and STEM leadership

Angela said Victoria “is not just about education—it’s a journey”, urging new students to take initiative and “follow your dream, the sky is not the limit”.

Indian-origin truck drivers caught in NZ licence crackdown after “false or altered” documents uncovered

“These are not just 440 drivers – these are 440 families. And this also means 440 fewer trucks delivering essential supplies around the country at the busiest time of the year.”

Australian Multicultural Women’s Alliance launched to strengthen equality for migrant and refugee women

“Migrant women, refugee women, ethnic women and women of colour are not a footnote in the equality story. We are, my friends, central to it.”

Yes, migration to Australia is up. But new figures show most migrants do not become citizens

Recent anti-immigration rallies across the country have brought it further into the public spotlight.

City of Maribyrnong Makes History as Mohamed Semra Becomes Australia’s First Sudanese Australian Mayor

“It’s an incredibly exciting time for our city as we continue to grow and evolve,” Mayor Semra said following his election.

Indian student loses $15,000 in illegal deal with Canada immigration work visa fixer

Justice Susanne Stushnoff found that Ritik Sibbal, who came to Canada in 2019 to study business, knowingly entered an unlawful deal with Grande Prairie resident Rajiv Chourhary Nathyal.

Ayesha Safdar named South Australian Local Hero for empowering migrant women

"I am sincerely grateful to the women in our community for trusting me with their stories and journeys, and to my colleagues and students, whose inspiration fuels my work every day."

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‘India has gone from strength to strength’: Albanese praises Indian-Australian diaspora as ‘living bridge’ in Independence Day message

The Prime Minister described India as the world’s largest democracy and fastest-growing major economy, saying the country “fills us with awe at the scale of its achievements and the vastness of its potential”.

‘You need to go home’: Alberta Premier responds to protesting Indian international students with expired visas

The students say more than 450 post-graduation work permit applications have been refused and argue that graduates from the same programmes have received different decisions.

‘Adult Crime, Adult Time’: Victoria’s Vietnamese community demands justice after Van Viet Truong’s death in Sunshine attack

Mr Truong died in hospital after allegedly being assaulted in Sunshine on Saturday while attempting to intervene when a group of teenagers allegedly stole clothing from a nearby business.
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