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Foreign students to face tough restrictions on bringing in family under Labor’s immigration plan

Home affairs minister Tony Burke will detail long-awaited changes as support for One Nation surges amid immigration debate

The Guardian - AU

Take two: Labor to announce migration plan after delay

New levers to push down migration numbers will be detailed by the home affairs minister as opposition parties devise ways to slash the amount of new arrivals.

AAP

White Australia party is ‘modern manifestation’ of Nazi movement and should be banned, commonwealth tells high court

The former National Socialist Network is challenging ban in high court, arguing law breaches implied freedom of political communication

The Guardian - AU

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Ban on neo-Nazi White Australia party is ‘authoritarian’ and breaches constitution, high court hears

Lawyers also argue commonwealth does not have the power to ban a political party, as the high court ruled in 1951 over attempt to ban the Communist party

The Guardian - AU

'Difficult' test looming in neo-Nazi High Court case

A political party the government argues is a Trojan Horse for neo-Nazi groups is challenging hate group legislation passed in the wake of the Bondi massacre.

AAP

Iranian women footballers speak out on national anthem protest after claiming asylum in Australia

Atefeh Ramezanisadeh and Fatemeh Pasandideh claimed asylum in Australia following the national anthem protest at the Women’s Asian Cup

The Independent UK

Labor wrestles with migration figures but opponents struggle to find the target

By focusing on the net overseas migration number, Labor risks making a ‘silly mistake’ experts say

The Guardian - AU

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“Entitled” US Tourist Who Snatched Baby Wombat Learns Her Fate In Court

Samantha Strable received a suspended 180-day jail sentence, 12 months of probation, and around AU$800 in fines after pleading guilty to hunting without a guide.

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Labor unhurried on migration policy over ramifications

The home affairs minister has not given an indication when an overhaul of Australia's migration policy will be unveiled, citing possible unintended concerns.

AAP

Ex-spy cleared to give evidence on Bondi terrorists

A former spook will be allowed to give evidence at the royal commission probing anti-Semitism about the intelligence he gathered on two terrorists.

AAP

Political interference allegations by sect 'chilling'

A Christian sect leader has rejected claims members paid far-right activists to disrupt the 2025 federal election, though some may have campaigned.

AAP

Grattan on Friday: why a byelection in Western Australia has turned into a national test for One Nation

If you’re not from Western Australia, the byelection in the state seat of Secret Harbour is unlikely to have been on your radar. But Labor, Liberal and One Nation strategists will be intently watching the result on the night of August 29.

The Conversation

Australia working holiday visa delays: What applicants, including Indians, need to know

Australia has slowed the processing of Working Holiday Maker visas amid a high volume of applications, even as the government reviews its broader migration policy. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has confirmed that applications are still being processed, but at a slower pace.

The Economic Times

Canavan and Joyce attend anti-abortion rally and back controversial bill – as it happened

The day’s news as it unfolded

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Visa slowdown for backpackers amid migration backlash

Labor has confirmed it is slowing down working visa applications as work continues behind the scenes to settle on a restricted migration scheme.

The Guardian - AU

Labor is facing an insurgent One Nation. The path it takes on immigration will define its identity for years to come

Labor has always had a divided soul over immigration. Now it faces a predicament as it looks to hold on to suburban and regional seats

The Guardian - AU

Heart, smarts and pragmatism: why health minister Mark Butler is suddenly a contender as a future PM

Cabinet colleagues say the veteran politician’s carriage of the NDIS firestorm shows his political judgement and collaborative style

Newcastle Herald

Albanese doesn't believe in admitting he's stuffed up, and it costs him

The PM places pride over pragmatism.

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The Conversation

Grattan on Friday: Albanese doesn’t believe in admitting he’s stuffed up, and it costs him

How unfortunate that Peter Malinauskas says he is not interested in running for federal politics. This week once again showed the South Australian premier’s class on the policy front when, after a fact-finding visit to the United States, he announced a state royal commission into Artificial Intelligence.

The Guardian - AU

Coalition to back Hanson’s migration policy despite pledging to fight One Nation

Angus Taylor and Matt Canavan to support bill barring overseas Australians with terrorist links from returning home

The Guardian - AU

China expresses ‘grave concern’ as internal documents reveal suicide warning before death in Melbourne immigration detention

Exclusive: Serious questions raised about whether Chinese citizen was properly monitored at centre run by US prison giant

Euronews

Australia grants citizenship to two Iranian women footballers who sought asylum

The Refugee Council of Australia, a nonprofit umbrella organisation representing asylum-seekers, said refugees usually must live in Australia on a valid visa for four years before they can apply for citizenship.

AAP

One Nation admits Hanson used party funds on Euro trip

Pauline Hanson has pushed back amid scrutiny of her overseas travel expenses, confirming the minor party covered luxury accommodation.

The Independent UK

Iranian women footballers granted Australian citizenship after seeking asylum

The two female footballers sought asylum in Australia earlier this year and have now been granted citizenship

The Guardian - AU

‘Performative reductions’: Labor MPs and business groups urge Burke against sweeping immigration changes

MPs say they are anxious for the government to avoid cuts to family and humanitarian visa categories

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