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Dutch athlete and convicted child rapist denied visa to compete in Australia

Steven van de Velde was convicted in 2016 and sentenced to four years in prison after admitting to raping a 12-year-old British girl he had met on social media

The Independent UK

First person arrives on Nauru triggering Australia’s $2.5bn deal with island nation

Deal between federal government and Nauru expected to last 30 years and apply to around 350 people released under high court’s NZYQ ruling

The Guardian - AU

Australia denies visa to Dutch Olympian convicted of child rape

Dutch Olympian Steven van de Velde has been denied a visa to compete in the beach volleyball world championships in Australia

The Independent UK

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Illegal tobacco trade targeted in federal crackdown

Border force, state and territory police and government agencies will unite as part of fresh efforts to clamp down on illegal tobacco.

AAP

Grattan on Friday: Master communicator vs master tactician, the race between Chalmers and Burke

It was a classic “old bull” versus “young bull” struggle, and the old bull showed he had life in him yet.

The Conversation

Submarine program may buoy nation's migration rate

The home affairs minister has suggested the AUKUS nuclear submarine program could have an effect on Australia's long-term migration levels.

AAP

Marles insists there is ‘a good story to tell’ in Australia-US defence relationship – as it happened

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Crypto crackdown targets ATM laundering rackets

Powers to crack down on money laundering schemes linked to cryptocurrency and crypto ATMs could help vulnerable international students.

AAP

Government to introduce new powers to fight money laundering, terrorism financing, crypto crime

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke on Thursday will outline new powers to combat money laundering, terrorism financing and crime risks associated with cryptocurrency and Crypto ATMs.

The Conversation

Australia rejects Candace Owens’ visa challenge after failing ‘character test’

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke found there was a risk Owens would ‘incite discord in the community’

The Independent UK

Australia’s top court backs visa ban on US commentator Candace Owens

Judges rule conservative influencer poses risk of fuelling discord

The Independent UK

Afternoon Update: rightwinger’s visa refusal upheld; record Indigenous deaths in NSW custody; and Trump’s ‘super bad’ magazine cover

Full bench of Australian high court rules Tony Burke’s denial of Candace Owens’ visa did not infringe implied constitutional freedom of political communication

The Guardian - AU

Candace Owens: Australia’s high court backs minister’s decision to deny visa to US rightwinger

Home affairs minister’s 2024 decision to reject visa application for planned speaking tour on character grounds upheld

The Guardian - AU

Court upholds right-wing commentator's visa rejection

The High Court has sided with the home affairs minister in denying US commentator Candace Owens a visa over fears she would incite discord in the community.

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Qantas Data Breach 2025: How To Know If Your Data Was Exposed — Steps To Protect Yourself

A massive Qantas data breach exposed over five million customers. Here's how to know if you're included and what you should do to protect your data.

The Guardian - AU

Five million Qantas customers have had personal information leaked on the dark web. Here’s what you need to know

One expert warns frequent flyer details could be used to create fake flight rescheduling emails or fraudulent redemption offers

AAP

Australian police expecting more 'ISIS bride' arrivals

More Australians linked to the Islamic State are expected return home as the federal police monitor two women and six children who recently arrived.

AAP

Cash-strapped sculpture festival finds its white knight

After appearing on shaky ground and facing the wrath of an arts minister, Sculpture by the Sea has announced the show will go on after finding a benefactor.

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Funding fracas casts Sculpture by the Sea adrift

At-risk art trail Sculpture by the Sea insists its exhibitors are compensated fairly after the federal arts minister took a swipe at the popular Sydney event.

AAP

'Big levers' need pulling as arts struggle despite aid

Mounting pressure on the arts have been acknowledged by federal and state ministers as even the sector's full-time professionals struggle to make ends meet.

The Guardian - AU

Labor and Coalition pass deportation laws set to make Nauru a ‘penal colony’ for Australia, critics say

Legislation validates flawed decisions, cuts off appeals and gives government sweeping powers to deport people, campaigners claim

The Independent UK

Growing concern in Australia over reported repatriation plans for Isis wives and children

Government denies organising return as critics warn of security risks and aid groups urge action

The Guardian - AU

Australian politicians reveal their housing portfolios, with some owning as many as six homes

Dozens of politicians are landlords, having also declared rental income from their investment properties

The Guardian - AU

Up to 80,000 people in Australia may be affected by ‘sledgehammer’ powers to deport noncitizens to Nauru, lawyers warn

Greens senator David Shoebridge accuses Tony Burke of ‘doing his Peter Dutton impression, dog-whistling and punching down on migrants’

The Conversation

Albanese government sets unchanged 185,000 intake under permanent migration program

The government will keep the permanent migration level for 2025-26 at 185,000, the same level as the previous financial year.

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