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There are predictions Christianity could become a minority religion in Australia. But despite census data predicting a further decline, migrants could provide an unexpected boost to congregations.

18 Dec 2016

4 min read

Learn about the history of migration to Australia and current community demographics

There are believed to be tens of thousands of unlawful migrants in Australia. Often hesitant to seek medical care due to fears of deportation, and living together in overcrowded accommodation, those supporting them say they are particularly vulnerable during the COVID-19 pandemic.

19 Apr 2020

7 min read

The pandemic’s economic fallout has the Reserve Bank of Australia predicting the unemployment rate is likely to rise to 10 per cent by the end of the year, affecting not just local workers, but many temporary migrants whose job hunting efforts have become more challenging than ever.

03 Sep 2020

5 min read

International migration has long played a role in the growth of New South Wales city Wagga Wagga. So with borders closed and net migration to Australia set to drop significantly over the next few years, there are concerns its economy will be hit hard.

17 Oct 2020

5 min read

In 24 hours Italy helped some 2600 migrants from boats, as warming weather encourages migrants to take the risky route to reach Europe from North Africa.

23 May 2016

2 min read

Hundreds of migrants who left a camp in northern Greece and tired to get around a barbed wire fence into Macedonia will be sent back to Greece.

15 Mar 2016

3 min read

Australians from non-European backgrounds are significantly under-represented in leadership positions. Now, a program in Sydney's west is hoping to change that by giving migrants and refugees the confidence to rise to the top in business.

01 Apr 2017

4 min read

The federal government is increasing its regional migration program intake from 23,000 to 25,000 after a strong start to the initiative this financial year.

26 Oct 2019

3 min read

US authorities on Monday filed a criminal charge against the driver of an overheated truck found in Texas packed with migrants, prosecutors said, as the death toll rose to 10.

25 Jul 2017

4 min read