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Passenger ferry service between Nagapattinam in T.N. and Kankesanthurai in Sri Lanka to begin on October 10

High-speed passenger ferry service between Nagapattinam, India and Kankesanthurai, Sri Lanka resumes after 40 yrs. Tickets cost ₹7,670, vessel can accommodate 150 passengers & 50 kg baggage. Infrastructure set up for Customs, External Affairs, Shipping, Immigration & CISF. Kaduvaiyar River estuary dredged to facilitate large vessels.

The Hindu · Oct 8, 2023

Why the government's plan to overhaul the asylum system is a smart use of resources – and might just work

Immigration Minister Andrew Giles today announced significant changes aimed at restoring the integrity of Australia’s refugee protection system.

The Conversation · Oct 5, 2023

One Signature Just Saved A British Woman From Deportation, So What About The Murugappans?

Immigration Minister Alex Hawke could free the Biloela family with the stroke of a pen.

Pedestrian.tv · Apr 11, 2022

Critics slam draft immigration bill that would make it easier to deport family violence offenders

Critics slam draft legislation to be debated in the Senate this week that would create new ways for the government to deport more people for failing the character test.

ABC News · Mar 26, 2022

Australian judge overturns deportation of former US marine, citing Alex Hawke’s lack of personal consideration

Joseph Leon McQueen used photo of ‘sign here’ stickers on immigration minister’s brief to argue decision was rushed

The Guardian - AU · Mar 24, 2022

Israel to Receive 3,000 Ethiopian Jews after Accusations of Discrimination

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett decided on Tuesday to allow the immigration of 3,000 Jews from war-torn Ethiopia. The decision came following a tumultuous Israeli government session, which saw accusations that the authorities were privileging immigrants from Ukraine over those coming from Ethiopia. A spokesman said this would be a…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 16, 2022

UK criticised over Ukraine refugee scheme, says 500 visas issued so far

The British government faced heavy criticism from all sides of parliament on Tuesday over its policy towards Ukrainian refugees after Immigration Minister Kevin Foster said Britain had so far issued 500 visas to those fleeing the Russian invasion.

Reuters · Mar 8, 2022

Immigration likely to take lower profile in Biden speech after mixed year - Roll Call

Immigration is an unlikely focus in the State of the Union amid turmoil in Ukraine, the pandemic and a Supreme Court confirmation battle.

Roll Call · Feb 28, 2022

Coalition fails to justify deportation ‘test’ as Labor folds

The government is struggling to justify legislation empowering the Immigration Minister to deport people guilty of the most minor criminal offences.

The New Daily · Feb 16, 2022

Government's bid for an enhanced 'character test' is unnecessary - and unlikely to pass before the election anyway

The Migration Amendment (Strengthening the Character Test) Bill will pass the House of Representatives by the end of this week. The bill would enhance the immigration minister’s powers to cancel the visas of people convicted of certain crimes.

The Conversation · Feb 16, 2022