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Australian Minister for Immigration and Citizenship Tony Burke addresses the National Press Club in Canberra,

Burke's pitch to worried farmers as he warns of migration overhaul risk

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said he can't quarantine any sector of the economy from the impacts of the migration shake-up.

'A struggle every day': There's a hidden side to Australia's student visa debate
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Cuts, punishment powers and a notable exception: Key changes in Labor's migration shake-up
Australia

The EU wants a new kind of member — and Australia could be in the mix
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola suggested Australia and New Zealand could explore a similar arrangement to Canada.
World
'I am learning': HYROX athlete apologises and withdraws after viral defecation incident
Australian athlete Joanna Wietrzyk said she "should have made a different choice".
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Does the sight of small holes make you feel ill? There's a reason for that
Trypophobia, a well-known aversion to small holes or circular patterns, is having a viral moment on social media.
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Veterans relieved as Labor backs down on plan to limit health payments 'Absurd': Yoga teachers become an unlikely flashpoint in Australia's migration debate From 'cashies' to convictions: The ATO's $2.7 million warning shot Tony Burke unveils major migration changes to tighten Australia's visa system — as it happened

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The world relies on this hidden water buffer. A ‘super’ El Niño is coming US Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time since 2023, defying Trump EU proposes landmark associate membership for Canada An unexpected move by the US has sparked anger from China and Russia

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'Mobilisation of fear': The deeper strategy behind One Nation's immigration policy Nyadol Nyuon responds to criticism over 'no white culture' remarks Tony Burke set to unveil Labor's new migration plan amid working holiday visa concerns How Victoria came to symbolise Australia's road problem

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'Really problematic': Australians are rejecting the very homes the country needs Profits in Australia's property market still 'exceptionally high' despite recent downturn Middle East shipping escalation about to hit every Australian wallet Why fixing Australia's immigration system is not just about cutting migrants

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Why fixing Australia's immigration system is not just about cutting migrants

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How 9/11 defined the conspiracy culture we live in today

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