Immigration

Andrei Medvedev, who fought in Ukraine as part of the Wagner mercenary group, fled to Norway across its Arctic border with Russia in January 2023.

Bhutan's king has announced ambitious plans to develop a "mindfulness city" in a bid to boost the country's economy and reverse an exodus of young and qualified people seeking opportunities abroad — mainly in Australia. 

Three High Court challenges to the Commonwealth's ankle bracelet and curfew regime have been dropped following the removal of the ankle monitoring bracelets from the plaintiffs.

One phone call sparked a community-led campaign to cover the relocation cost for a mother and her five daughters who had fled from Afghanistan to Iran on a tourist visa.

The immigration minister rejects suggestions the government lifted ankle monitoring devices from a number of detainees in order to scupper legal challenges to the laws launched in the High Court.

House prices are on track to rise across the country, propelled by renters and migrants wanting to buy their own homes and buyers trying to get in ahead of interest rate cuts expected later this year.

Operation Sovereign Borders was a policy developed by Scott Morrison while the Coalition government was in opposition.

An expert says people born overseas are more likely to see the benefits of living in regional Australia, as ABS data shows the changing demographics.

The proposals included limiting welfare benefits for migrants and making it harder for them to bring relatives to France.

Dr Aurelien Mondon says ignoring history and politics would be a 'mistake' in responding to the rise of far-right movements.

A full year after pharmacy assistant Trang Nguyen moved to the remote community of Wilcannia with her husband and toddler son, the sight of her young family still stirs up curiosity.   

It's emerged that members of 'Alternative for Germany' met with extremists to discuss the mass deportation of migrants.

Right-wing MPs say the bill does not go 'far enough', referencing Australia's offshore detention policy as an example to follow.

About 70,000 people live in Australia unlawfully. To avoid getting caught, Shan had to go underground — a path he warns no-one should walk.

Hundreds of Palestinian Australians are waiting for family members with approved visas to get a green light from border officials to leave Gaza.

For some African migrants to Australia, religion can be an essential part of finding acceptance, support and community.

A former detainee who allegedly indecently assaulted an Adelaide motel guest three weeks after he was released from Yongah Hill Immigration Detention Centre, has been further remanded in custody until February, after he appeared agitated in court.  

Angelo Giulio "Diego" Bernacchi's vision for Maria Island is still visible today, almost 140 years after the Italian migrant arrived in Tasmania and looked set for success.

As cash use for everyday transactions declines, regulators ponder how soon Australia may go cashless or whether Australians may have to bear the costs of using cash.

Mexico's president says he is willing to help, but wants to see progress in US relations with Cuba and Venezuela, along with more development aid for the region.

US politicians are calling for a declaration of federal emergency to assist record number of migrants crossing the border. 

By the end of 2023 an estimated six million refugees will have fled Ukraine. Of those, over 11-thousand visas were granted for Australia. But for those fleeing their homeland, adjusting to a new life is not without challenges.

An estimated 6,000 people cross the southern border into the US everyday, as states surpass capacity at shelters for migrants.

A doll-making class in Perth's northern suburbs is helping refugee women make sense of the trauma they have experienced while raising awareness of mental health.

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