The Latest Breaking News from Ian Rintoul

Detainees walk free after Australian High Court’s ‘life-changing decision’

High Court has deemed indefinite immigration detention illegal in a ruling that could have far-reaching implications.

Al Jazeera · Nov 14, 2023

80 people freed from Australian migrant centers since High Court outlawed indefinite detention

Australia's immigration minister says 80 people including convicted criminals who are considered dangerous have been released from Australian migrant detention centers since the High Court ruled last week that their indefinite detention wis unconstitutional

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2023

Refugees in PNG told they will be evicted after Australian-sponsored housing bills not paid

Exclusive: Former Manus Island detainees facing loss of accommodation, but the Australian government claims it is no longer responsible for their welfare

The Guardian - AU · Sep 28, 2023

Baron Waqa's tenure as Nauru's president has been called a 'very dark chapter'. He'll now lead the Pacific Islands Forum

The controversial choice of former Nauruan president Baron Waqa as the Pacific Islands Forum's next secretary-general is attracting criticism from human rights groups and former political opponents.

ABC News · Mar 2, 2023

Death of Iraqi refugee at Villawood detention centre under investigation

An investigation is underway into the death of a 28-year-old man on Sunday morning who, advocates say, was held at Villawood Detention Centre for the past five years.

ABC News · Jan 29, 2023

Anthony Albanese to push ‘family-first’ security treaty in address to Papua New Guinea parliament

Australian PM to call for ‘a swift conclusion to negotiations’ to treaty and say both countries should ‘work as equals with our fellow Pacific states’

The Guardian - AU · Jan 11, 2023

Sydney protesters call for refugee action

Hundreds of protesters have gathered outside Sydney's Town Hall to demand permanent visas for refugees and asylum seekers on temporary visas.

AAP · Sep 18, 2022

‘Too much’: Refugees rally for permanent visas in Australia

Gov’t has promised to abolish temporary visas that have left thousands struggling to survive but has given no timeframe.

Al Jazeera · Sep 9, 2022

New Zealand woman held in Villawood detention centre found dead, detainees say

Activists say woman’s death is an example of people with serious mental health problems being detained without adequate care

The Guardian - AU · May 22, 2022