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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.

Dutton pledges crackdown on anti-Semitism and migration as Coalition promises ‘decisive leadership’

“A Dutton Coalition Government will take decisive action to tackle these threats and unite our country.”

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.

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.

Why Kiribati should say yes to the Pacific Engagement Visa

Three out of the 12 Pacific island countries eligible for the PEV opted out of the visa.

Employers win, Pacific workers lose with policy change

RSE employers were upbeat about the policy changes which will help to reduce their costs of participation, a key outcome that employers and industry groups have been lobbying for.

Less about climate change, more on reducing migration: here’s what matters most to Australian voters

Compared to 2022, the share reporting this matter as an important issue increased by 17.6 percentage points.

New evidence from West Papua offers fresh clues about how and when humans first moved into the Pacific

Excavation uncovered several layers of human occupation associated with stone artefacts, animal bones, shells and charcoal – all physical remains discarded by ancient humans living at the cave.

Fiji’s emigration boom: will it last?

Fiji’s population is just under one million. A net out-migration rate of 5%, the 2023 level, is high by any standards.

Australian cities least affordable for middle-income buyers in global housing report

While Australian cities dominated the list of least affordable markets, nine out of the top ten most affordable cities were located in the United States.

Must-read

Melbourne family shattered by loss of 16-year-old son, calls for better pedestrian protection

Chris Rua Antony died in hospital on February 20, a week after he was struck by a car while walking home from school along Pound Road in Narre Warren South.

Gaza’s endless War: Proxies, misinformation, and the civilians caught in between

Many senior Hamas leaders have lived for years in luxury abroad, in places such as Qatar and elsewhere, far removed from the consequences of the war they help direct.

Albanese and ministers join Ramadan celebrations, encouraging wider community participation

Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek described Ramadan nights in Lakemba as one of Sydney’s great traditions, pointing to the bustling streets and strong sense of community.
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