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Student visa rules tightened, skilled worker wage threshold lifted as government begins immigration rewrite

Lifting the minimum pay rate for skilled workers, tightening rules for people seeking to study in Australia, and ending the permanent migration cap are all changes on the table for the federal government, as it seeks to rewrite the rules on immigration.

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The Two Big Flaws in Penny Wong’s Talk of Deterrence Over Taiwan

It’s wishful thinking to dismiss debate on the most difficult and important foreign policy question as a “parlor game.”

The News Lens

Temporary migrants to be given wage rise, residency

Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil says the wage threshold for temporary migrants will be raised by $16,000 and they will have a path to permanent residency.

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Australia to overhaul immigration system, smooth entry for skilled workers

Australia proposed on Thursday overhauling its immigration system to speed up getting highly skilled workers into the country and smoothening the path to permanent residency.

Reuters

Australian government to buy Canberra-based radar company for nearly $500m

Commonwealth will take control of CEA Technologies saying the company’s phased array radar capabilities are a critical sovereign capability

The Guardian - AU

Australia Post boss warns change is needed to survive

The boss of Australia Post says laws governing the floundering service must change or it will remain financially unviable putting services at risk.

The New Daily

Barmah Anzac pilgrimage honours Indigenous soldiers in WWI Light Horse enactment

Descendants of Yorta Yorta man and Indigenous activist William Cooper have made a pilgrimage to his country and gravesite, echoing calls for recognition of First Nations' contribution to Australia's war efforts.

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Albanese government to radically streamline migration with three-tiered system for skilled workers

Australian home affairs minister, Clare O’Neil, announces reforms designed to cut red tape and reduce delays to permanent residency

The Guardian - AU

More than 100 Australians in Sudan during conflict: PM

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says officials were providing consular support to more than 100 citizens caught up in conflict in Sudan.

The New Daily

From working holidaymakers to family reunion – five key changes to Australian migration

A landmark review calls for major reform of the system. Here are its key proposals

The Guardian - AU

Biden to make historic visit to Papua New Guinea next month - PNG officials

U.S. President Joe Biden will briefly visit Papua New Guinea (PNG) on May 22, officials from the Pacific island nation said on Thursday, as Washington seeks to counter growing Chinese influence in the strategically important region.

Reuters

Hell hath no fury like a former PM – but it wasn't always so

In a television interview with Phillip Adams in 1999, Paul Keating remarked that he retained much influence on the international stage.

The Conversation

Jetstar admits ‘more to be done’ after damning performance report

Jetstar has promised to do better after being singled out as Australia's least punctual and most unreliable airline in a damning report.

The New Daily

Global media outlet plans for coverage of the King’s coronation

Networks in the US, Canada and Australia, said they plan air special broadcast schedules in the run up and on the day of the historic event.

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Portrait of comedian Cal Wilson by Andrea Huelin wins Archibald Packing Room Prize in record-breaking year for women

Cairns artist Andrea Huelin wins the Archibald Prize's Packing Room Prize, worth $3,000, for her painting of comedian Cal Wilson, capping a record-breaking year for women in one of Australia's longest-running and richest awards.

The New Daily

Northern bases share $3.8b boost to national defence

The federal government will put $3.8 billion towards a slate of upgrades and refurbishments at defence force bases and barracks across northern Australia.

Motorsport

Ford to take on Finke with Baja Raptor

The production-based off-road racer was built and developed by Kelly Racing in Australia last year before being shipped off to Baja to be run by Lovell Racing.

Daily Mirror

Disabled mum disgusted on finding ‘moronic’ note left on car after shopping trip

After a recent shopping trip in Canberra, Australia, the unnamed woman returned to the car to find the decidedly passive aggressive letter

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Call for energy ratings to shut the door on leaky homes

Fridges, dishwashers and washing machines have an energy efficiency star rating so why not have a rating regime for homes - the biggest purchase of all?

ABC News

How a potential 'extreme' El Niño climate pattern would affect Australia

There is concensus among international weather modelling that an El Niño will happen, but there is still no guarantee. So when will we know?

ABC News

Federal government commits $3.8b to Australia's northern bases after Defence Strategic Review

The federal government says upgrading air, naval and land bases across Australia's north are a key part of overhauling the nation's defences.

ABC News

Peter Dutton says the gender pay gap was 17.4 per cent under Labor and fell to 13.8 per cent under the Coalition. Is that correct?

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says the gender pay gap under Labor was 17.4 per cent and fell to 13.8 per cent under the Coalition. RMIT ABC Fact Check looks at the numbers.

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Beef Australia grapples with accommodation shortage with record visitors expected in 2024

More than 120,000 people are forecast to attend the week-long Beef Australia event next year. But organisers are so desperate for accommodation they're considering chartering flights and urging locals to put their homes up for short-term rent.

ABC News

US President Joe Biden to visit Papua New Guinea on his way to Australia

On his way to Australia for the Quad meeting in Sydney next month, United States President Joe Biden could make a historic visit to Port Moresby as the US intensifies its diplomatic push across the Pacific.

ABC News

WA youth choir chosen to sing for King Charles as part of BBC's Coronation Concert

A community youth choir in regional WA will belt out an 80s classic as the only singers from Australia in a Commonwealth choir that will be a part of the coronation for King Charles III.

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