home affairs

Children with disabilities can be rejected permanent visas due to healthcare costs.
Health Latest News Politics

Why some children with disabilities can’t get permanent visas in Australia

A Government visa review has urged an overhaul of laws that can currently reject children with disabilities’ permanent visas due to healthcare costs.

Children with disabilities can be rejected permanent visas due to healthcare costs.
Latest Politics

What is ‘direction 99’ and why is the Immigration Minister under pressure to resign?

Immigration Minister Andrew Giles is reviewing ‘Direction 99’, a controversial power that’s led to some criminals staying in Australia.

WA boat arrival
Latest Politics

Here’s what we know about the second WA boat arrival this year

A second boat has arrived in remote WA this year carrying suspected asylum seekers, which has set off a political brawl.

Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil has scrapped Australia's golden visa.
News Politics

What is a ‘Golden Visa’ and why is the Govt scrapping it?

The Federal Government has scrapped what’s known as the “golden visa”, designed to attract wealthy investors to Australia.

Andrew Giles
Politics

Why did the Government rush detention laws through Parliament?

Who is Michael Pezzullo?
Politics

Pezzullo sacked as Home Affairs boss

Who is Michael Pezzullo? Claims of political interference were levelled at the Home Affairs boss earlier this year. He’s now been sacked.

Who is Michael Pezzullo?
News Politics

Who is Michael Pezzullo? Top public servant stood down

A formal investigation has been launched into public servant Michael Pezzullo, the head of Australia’s national security and immigration department.

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