Educated Australians will survive AI future: experts The rise of artificial intelligence won't mean a lack of jobs in the future, an AI summit has been told, as society grapples with the technology. AAP · Aug 18
Australians urged to ditch snobby attitude to trades Vocational training should be held in the same 'esteem' as university degrees if the nation is to get on top of its widespread skills shortage. AAP · Aug 25, 2025
Facebook, Fortnite and FREE TAFE: nowhere to hide for voters in the Australian election campaign The Liberals have pressed hard on the negatives, while Labor has a button of its own. Plus: Nick McKim’s surprisingly authentic gaming persona The Guardian - AU · Apr 5, 2025
More free TAFE places to 'change lives, shape future' In a bid to upskill the workforce, the federal government has introduced a bill to fund thousands more free TAFE places. AAP · Nov 6, 2024
Independent MPs cancel airline VIP memberships – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Nov 3, 2024
Doubts over legal regime to redetain those released from Australian immigration detention, FoI documents reveal Exclusive: Meeting minutes show that without any offending by those released, it is hard to ‘illustrate that they pose an ongoing risk’ The Guardian - AU · Oct 8, 2024
Andrew Giles approved rule change that raised risk serious criminals might keep visas Exclusive: former immigration minister raised threshold for ministerial reconsideration of character cancellations The Guardian - AU · Sep 3, 2024
Advocates, refugees hope for new page in immigration Asylum-seekers are banking on a cabinet reshuffle helping their legal fight, as refugee and migrant advocates praise the outgoing immigration minister. AAP · Jul 29, 2024
PM welcomes new ministry as he sharpens election pitch As Anthony Albanese's new cabinet sits for the first time, he says going two years into the first term without a reshuffle is a testament to stability. AAP · Jul 28, 2024
View from The Hill: Albanese appoints Tony Burke to neutralise immigration issues and sends Clare O'Neil to grapple with housing crisis Anthony Albanese is seeking to neutralise the difficult issues in immigration and former detainees by appointing Tony Burke, a strong political performer, into the challenging Home Affairs portfolio. The Conversation · Jul 28, 2024
Albanese clears out entire home affairs ministry in election-ready cabinet reshuffle Clare O’Neil and Andrew Giles axed as Tony Burke steps into home affairs role and also takes on role of immigration minister The Guardian - AU · Jul 28, 2024
Shortland MP Pat Conroy promoted to Albanese government cabinet The reshuffle was announced on Sunday afternoon Newcastle Herald · Jul 28, 2024
Cabinet contenders circle as Giles expected to be moved out of immigration in reshuffle Current ministry seen as too lower house heavy, turning focus to the Senate and who is available to help share the load The Guardian - AU · Jul 28, 2024
Grattan on Friday: Eyes are on Sunday’s reshuffle but government’s fears are about Wednesday’s inflation number After Thursday’s announcement that cabinet ministers Linda Burney and Brendan O'Connor were stepping down from the frontbench, all public attention came on to the reshuffle to be unveiled on Sunday. The Conversation · Jul 25, 2024
The Guardian - AU · Jul 10, 2024 Woman and teenage girl found dead in Sydney home – as it happened This blog is now closed.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 10, 2024 Andrew Giles released murderer into community detention before NZYQ high court ruling, documents show Attempted murderer also among the 25 people released before judgment that indefinite immigration detention was unlawful
AAP · Jul 4, 2024 'No change' in Nauru resettlement deal with New Zealand New Zealand should still resettle 96 asylum-seekers detained in Nauru despite its reservations, Australian officials say.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 1, 2024 Surge in Palestinians applying for protection while in Australia prompts calls to create ‘emergency uplift’ visa Exclusive: Use of tourist visas not fit for purpose, advocates say, as Gaza man describes how coming to Australia on one has left him with ‘no rights’
The Guardian - AU · Jun 28, 2024 Drugs, alcohol and ‘horrendous’ attacks in detention centres leave ABF reeling Commissioner Michael Outram appeals for greater powers to manage ‘high level of risk’ and worrying rates of addiction in facilities
The Guardian - AU · Jun 24, 2024 Andrew Giles released four people from immigration detention without strictest conditions Exclusive: Freedom of information request shows immigration minister granted visas to individuals in some cases just hours before their release through a different channel with greater monitoring
The Guardian - AU · Jun 8, 2024 Non-citizen Andrew Giles wanted to be ‘rid of’ cannot be deported, court rules Exclusive: Safwat Abdel-Hady may now be able to pursue damages for false imprisonment after court found his detention was not authorised by Migration Act
The Guardian - AU · Jun 8, 2024 The week in parliament: ‘ambassador’ Bill sets tongues wagging and a ministerial audition goes horribly wrong Shorten reportedly approached to become French envoy, tensions on Gaza spill over, and Matt Keogh creates a government-size headache over military recruitment
AAP · Jun 7, 2024 Visa cancellation changes risk refugee harm, separation Rights groups have slammed a federal government change to the way visa cancellations are considered, warning vulnerable refugees could be put in harm's way.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 7, 2024 Andrew Giles issues new rules for visa cancellations that make community safety ‘highest priority’ Immigration minister announces direction 110 after previous rules used to overturn visa cancellations for non-citizens who committed serious offences
AAP · Jun 7, 2024 Direction 110 doesn't add up for immigration experts Community safety will be prioritised in changes to a contentious immigration direction, following weeks of political pressure on the minister in charge.