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What’s behind the recent surge in Australia’s net migration – and will it last?

The new numbers have attracted attention in the media, especially in relation to the effects of large-scale migration on the labour and housing markets.

Come have a coffee at Sisterworks Cafe to empower migrant and refugee women

The unemployment rate for Victorian migrant women is more than three times higher than for Australian-born women. 

“Our son is not a burden”: Indian-origin family granted Permanent Residency after three years fight

In mid-February 2023, the family was told that they have less than two weeks to leave the country after their final appeal was denied.

Australia rejects visa applications of students from Punjab, Canada to deport 700

Department of Home Affairs (DHA) had warned international education operators about soaring numbers of “low-quality applications”.

Asha Bhat receives Western Australia Multicultural Award and inducted into Women’s Hall of Fame

Originally from Karnataka, India, Asha has been working in Indigenous Affairs for the last 15 years and has worked across all levels of SAC, from grassroots through senior management.

Former Perth restaurant penalised for not paying entitlements to migrant worker

The FWO investigated after receiving a request for assistance from the affected worker.

International students to get 48 hours per fortnight plus 2 years work visa extension from July

From 1 July 2023, international higher education graduates with eligible qualifications will also be granted an extra two years of post-study work rights.

Maitri grants worth upto 250k to boost Australia-India cultural partnership

The inaugural grants round is now open and Applications will close on Monday 3 April 2023.

NSW government to hire 400 interpreters in more than 50 different languages

“We have seen through the latest Census data that more and more people are speaking a language other than English at home."

Sydney’s Dr Asha Chand conferred ‘Nav Rattan of India’ award

Dr Asha Chand has been awarded the Nav Rattan (Nine Jewels) of India award on the eve of the country’s Republic Day (January 26,...

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“Failure of leadership”: Calls for Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan to resign over alleged CFMEU corruption

"Clearly, as Minister for Transport Infrastructure and now Premier, she has been utterly compromised in her ability to take action against the CFMEU."

“Nice start, everyone played well”: Travis Head leads Australia to commanding T20 World Cup win over Ireland

Australia are also set to receive a major boost with veteran batter Steve Smith expected to join the squad during the tournament.

Free swimming lessons made permanent for Northern Territory primary students

“Exploring waterfalls, swimming at local springs or pools, boating and fishing are all part of the unique Territory lifestyle. We want to protect that by teaching our youngest Territorians how to swim while they’re in primary school.”
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