The Latest Breaking News from the Department of Home Affairs

Migrant workers have long been too scared to report employer misconduct. A new visa could change this

Migrant worker exploitation is entrenched in workplaces across Australia. Tragically, a deep fear of immigration consequences means most unlawful employer conduct goes unreported.

The Conversation · Jul 25, 2024

Extremist groups exploit popular social media platforms

Neo-Nazi groups are exploiting mainstream social media sites to supercharge their audience numbers and fundraise to promote violent beliefs, an expert warns.

AAP · Jul 23, 2024

Aneeta’s violent husband tried to sabotage her Australian visa application. She’s one of hundreds to secure one anyway

On average, two people affected by family violence secure partner visas under special provisions every day. Advocates say many more need help

The Guardian - AU · Jul 7, 2024

Millions allegedly misspent or wasted in Australia’s offshore detention system, senior Home Affairs official tells tribunal

Workers’ compensation case hears claims $6m in funds were misused on items including golf umbrellas in dispute with PNG contractor

The Guardian - AU · Jan 31, 2024

Thousands of extremists posts removed from social media

The Department of Home Affairs issued more than 3000 notices to social media companies requesting violent or extremist posts be removed in just six months.

AAP · Jan 7, 2024

Coalition plan to privatise visa processing to be subject of new inquiry

Announcement comes after revelation Infosys had 46 meetings with lobbyist Scott Briggs to discuss bid for IT work

The Guardian - AU · Nov 30, 2023

Peter Dutton demands immigration minister Andrew Giles resign as another person released from detention

Opposition leader’s call follows latest court order to free Iranian asylum seeker who had been detained since 2013

The Guardian - AU · Nov 30, 2023

The High Court has decided indefinite detention is unlawful. What happens now?

This week, the High Court of Australia ordered the release of a Rohingya man from immigration detention where he had been for the last five and a half years.

The Conversation · Nov 10, 2023

Home Affairs boss sidelined over leaked Liberal texts

A probe into text messages showing Home Affairs chief Mike Pezzullo seeking to influence the Liberal Party has led to him stepping aside.

AAP · Sep 25, 2023

Home affairs tried to water down report critical of ‘extraordinary’ counter-terror powers, documents reveal

Department engaged researchers to review its preventative detention of terrorists, only to attempt to remove their most serious criticisms

The Guardian - AU · Aug 10, 2023