These Bondi Junction heroes have passed the character test

These Bondi Junction heroes have passed the character test

The prime minister has suggested the government will grant citizenship to a heroic security guard who confronted knife attacker Joel Cauchi.

  • byMichael Ruffles andAngus Thomson

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Detainee victory will turn court into ‘refugee tribunal’

Detainee victory will turn court into ‘refugee tribunal’

The High Court is hearing a legal bid for freedom from an Iranian immigration detainee who is refusing to co-operate with government attempts to deport him.

  • byAngus Thompson
People smugglers could exploit visa black ban:Home Affairs

People smugglers could exploit visa black ban:Home Affairs

“We know that people smugglers look at any changes … and they sell them,” Operation Sovereign Borders’ Rear Admiral Brett Sonter told an inquiry.

  • byAngus Thompson
EU approves new laws to address illegal migration – few admit to being happy with them

EU approves new laws to address illegal migration – few admit to being happy with them

The plan was drawn up after 1.3 million people,mostly those fleeing war in Syria and Iraq,sought refuge in Europe in 2015,overwhelming the EU’s asylum system to collapse.

  • byLorne Cook
Backlash over visa ban as Coalition moves to soften ‘inhumane’ Labor law
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Backlash over visa ban as Coalition moves to soften ‘inhumane’ Labor law

The Albanese government is facing pressure from a growing number of concerned Labor MPs about laws the party tried to rush through parliament last month.

  • byAngus Thompson andPaul Sakkal
Migrants – what are they good for? A lot,actually

Migrants – what are they good for? A lot,actually

Far from stealing our homes,migrants are returning to their pre-COVID university digs and propping up our economy.

  • byShane Wright
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Can we build it? No we can’t. States demand fast track for foreign tradies
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Can we build it? No we can’t. States demand fast track for foreign tradies

Several states are demanding the federal government find ways to fast track foreign workers into Australia to meet the 90,000-tradie shortfall threatening the nation’s ability to meet its housing target.

  • byAngus Thompson
‘Frankenstein’s bride’:Student visa architect takes aim at Labor’s uni clampdown

‘Frankenstein’s bride’:Student visa architect takes aim at Labor’s uni clampdown

The man who helped create the university risk ratings in 2016 said they were meant to help streamline student visa applications,not be used for a migration crackdown.

  • byAngus Thompson
Marketing herself as ‘tougher’ than Dutton is a mistake by Clare O’Neil
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Marketing herself as ‘tougher’ than Dutton is a mistake by Clare O’Neil

In trying to rush through knee-jerk legislation,the Albanese government has not merely panicked,but acted in a way designed to create panic.

  • bySam Norton
Where we live:The changing face of Victoria’s neighbourhoods
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Where we live:The changing face of Victoria’s neighbourhoods

In this series,The Age profiles Victorian suburbs and towns to reveal how they’ve changed over the decades.

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Parts of Melbourne are more crowded than Manhattan and London. Find out how dense your suburb is
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Parts of Melbourne are more crowded than Manhattan and London. Find out how dense your suburb is

Population data shows our city has been transformed by high and medium-density living. Use our interactives to check your area.

  • byJosh Gordon,Craig Butt andAlex Crowe