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Tony Burke unveils major migration changes to tighten Australia's visa system — as it happened

Tougher visa rules, lower migration and a focus on skilled workers underpin the government's new plan.

Ed Sheeran rarely talks politics. The Macklemore controversy has put him at the centre of it
As artists quit Ed Sheeran's tour in solidarity with Macklemore, a wider debate is unfolding.
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From 'cashies' to convictions: The ATO's $2.7 million warning shot
What some see as a victimless crime is anything but, the ATO says.
Finance
'Mobilisation of fear': The deeper strategy behind One Nation's immigration policy
For temporary migrants, the rise of One Nation is raising an urgent question: how secure is their future?
Immigration

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EU proposes landmark associate membership for Canada An unexpected move by the US has sparked anger from China and Russia 'Stinkfluencers': Will following the skipping showers trend make you more attractive?Inquiry's new light on 'complete failure' around Lucy Letby murders: Here's what we know

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Tony Burke set to unveil Labor's new migration plan amid working holiday visa concerns How Victoria came to symbolise Australia's road problem 'Won't back away': Hanson's partial apology to Indigenous Australians and Albanese Carney seeks deeper EU ties as Canada looks beyond the US

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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 Could Australia's housing downturn push the economy into recession?

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A 'child bride' divorced at 20: Meet Australia's youngest divorcees

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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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'Their kids have never seen their arm': The tattoos people are desperate to remove

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