The Latest Breaking News from Home Affairs

New Zealand refugee resettlement deal with Australia to happen nine years after initial agreement

New Zealand will take 150 refugees from Australia each year for three years, settling a deal first struck by former prime minister Julia Gillard almost a decade ago.

ABC News · Mar 24, 2022

Welcoming Ukraine refugees could help settle EU migration rows - top official

The EU's welcome to people fleeing Russia's war in Ukraine raises hope the bloc might be able to overcome deep disagreements over hosting refugees from elsewhere in the world, Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson said on Thursday.

Reuters · Mar 10, 2022

EU must prepare for millions of refugees from Ukraine, commissioner says

The European Union must prepare for "millions" more refugees fleeing Russia's invasion of Ukraine after more than 400,000 have passed into the bloc, EU Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson said on Tuesday on a visit to Slovakia.

Reuters · Mar 1, 2022

Home Affairs racks up $500,000 Airbnb bill on quarantine for 72 staff

The Home Affairs department has blamed strict quarantine requirements for its $500,000 bill spent on Airbnbs for 72 government staffers.

ABC News · Feb 14, 2022

Return of international tourists 'very close', says Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews

International tourists could return to Australia in the coming weeks, with Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews describing the decision as imminent, pending final health advice.

ABC News · Feb 6, 2022

Hong Kong Cabinet Minister Steps Down over Tapas Party

A Hong Kong cabinet minister resigned on Monday for attending a birthday party alongside dozens of officials and lawmakers just days after the city's government had called on people to avoid large gatherings to fight a coronavirus outbreak. "I have today tendered my resignation to the Chief Executive and intend…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 31, 2022