Australia

Irregular refugees face permanent ban from Australia under proposed law

Oct 30, 2016 05:51

Australia is planning to bar the refugees who arrive in the country illegally by boat from ever being able to apply for asylum.
1000s take part in Australia rallies in support of refugees

Oct 22, 2016 10:45

Thousands across Australia have participated in nationwide rallies in more than 25 cities in support of asylum seekers in the country after recent calls by a lawmaker to enforce a refugee ban.
1000s take part in Australia rallies in support of refugees

Oct 22, 2016 06:34

Thousands across Australia have participated in nationwide rallies in more than 25 cities in support of asylum seekers in the country after recent calls by a lawmaker to enforce a refugee ban.
Australia hails ‘dawn of new age’ in Iran ties

Sep 28, 2016 11:14

Iran and Australia have signed fresh agreements to forge closer ties, with Australian Trade Minister Steve Ciobo announcing the dawn of a new age of relationship.
New abuse leaks on Nauru after Australia calls reports 'hype'

Sep 19, 2016 06:14

New leaks from a refugee detention center run by the Australian government recount harrowing stories of rape, abuse and self-harm not reported before.
Australia confirms Aussie jets involved in airstrikes near Deir Ezzur

Sep 18, 2016 11:37

Australian aircraft were involved in a so-called US-led coalition operation which killed dozens of Syrian soldiers stationed near eastern Daesh stronghold city of Deir Ezzur, the Australia's Defense Department confirmed.
UN refugee agency demands closure of Australia’s offshore detention center

Sep 17, 2016 10:24

The United Nations human rights office has demanded that Australia end its indefinite detention of refugees held on the Central Pacific island country of Nauru amid persisting reports of abuse against the captives.
Australia bill proposes indefinite detention of terror convicts

Sep 16, 2016 04:48

Australia has proposed a new counter-terrorism bill that would allow the indefinite detention of people convicted of terror-related offenses.
Australia protest over death of aboriginal teen turns violent

Aug 31, 2016 10:08

Violent clashes have broken out between Australian police and a group of demonstrators protesting the death of an aboriginal teenager in the country.
Indigenous prisoner found dead in Australia’s Darwin prison

Aug 25, 2016 07:57

An aboriginal prisoner has died in a detention center in the Australian Northern Territory city of Darwin, amid calls for a probe into reports about torture and mistreatment of indigenous people behind bars in the country.