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Australia's government said Monday its "overriding priority" is to protect its citizens, following reports that it will repatriate dozens of women and children from detention camps in Syria. Australian media, led by a weekend story in The Guardian, reported that the government had decided to bring home about 20 Australian…

A rescue plan to bring dozens of Australian women and children back from detention camps in Syria is set to be implemented by the federal government.

Approximately 9.8 million Aussie Optus customers had their personal data breached in a massive cyberattack last week. Thankfully it looks like the Federal Government is going to do something about our flimsy security systems, but some believe it’s a case of going in too hard too soon.Per the ABC, Home Affairs…

Sri Lankan fishermen say a key measure introduced by the Australian government to deter operators from sending desperate people across the seas is ineffective, while official sources say the brother of a Sri Lankan MP is being investigated over allegations of people smuggling.

Governor-General David Hurley waited for two weeks before signing off on Scott Morrison’s last two secret ministries of Treasury and Home Affairs, and despite more Australians buying electric vehicles car pollution has dropped by only 2% because SUVs are still popular.

Many refugees arriving in Australia may already have the skills and experience needed to get to work in their fields, but getting into the job market isn't easy.

The Albanese government is eyeing a move to abolish a scheme that fast-tracks visas for international investors, after Labor set it up a decade ago.

The response has been mostly positive but workers and migrant organisations are raising concerns about visa processing times and worker exploitation protections.

Increased migration caps and improved employment outcomes for disadvantaged Australians were some of the key takeaways from day two of the jobs summit.