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Eleventh-hour high court bid to stop Australia’s secretive deal to resettle NZYQ cohort in Nauru

Proceedings filed Friday for man scheduled to be deported Monday as Human Rights Law Centre makes case for ‘dangerous precedent’

The Guardian - AU

‘Served their time’: Nauru president backs Australian plan to resettle three members of NZYQ cohort

David Adeang defends his government’s offer for 30-year resettlement visas to non-citizens in Pacific island nation

The Guardian - AU

‘No artist’ will want to represent Australia at Venice Biennale after Sabsabi dumped, former museum head says

Elizabeth Ann Macgregor says Tony Burke has questions to answer after Khaled Sabsabi’s offer was rescinded but the arts minister has denied involvement

The Guardian - AU

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Minister made phone call before Venice pick reversal

The arts minister spoke to the chief of Creative Australia after questions were asked in parliament about the artist chosen to go to the Venice Biennale.

AAP

Albanese says RBA rate cut ‘won’t have an impact’ on timing of federal election – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Rights Groups Slam Australian Plan To Transfer Criminals To Nauru

Rights groups on Monday denounced an Australian plan to send three violent foreign criminals -- including a murderer -- to live on the tiny Pacific nation of Nauru.

International Business Times

Artist Lindy Lee quits Creative Australia board after ‘heartbreaking’ decision to dump Biennale pick

Lee calls unanimous decision a ‘violation’ of principle of valuing an artist’s voice

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Convicted murderer among three members of NZYQ cohort to be resettled in Nauru under deal struck by Labor

Three non-citizens with criminal histories taken into immigration detention in preparation for removal from Australia, home affairs minister says

The Guardian - AU

Australia to boot violent offenders in Nauru visa deal

A convicted murderer is one of three released immigration detainees the federal government will pay Nauru to take off Australia's hands as part of a visa deal.

AAP

Australia bans Chinese AI company DeepSeek after it knocks billions of dollars off the stock market

The Australian government has banned the AI company on all government devices and networks over fears about national security

Digital Camera World

Mandatory minimum sentencing is proven to be bad policy. It won’t stop hate crimes

Weeks after Opposition Leader Peter Dutton announced his support for mandatory minimum jail terms for antisemitic offences, the government has legislated such laws. Minister for Home Affairs Tony Burke stated the federal parliament would now be “putting in place the toughest laws against hate speech that Australia has ever had”.

The Conversation

Mandatory jail for terror risks 'serious injustice'

Australians from vulnerable communities could be disproportionately harmed by laws that introduce mandatory jail time for some terror offences, experts warn.

AAP

AFP boss questioned about PM’s knowledge of Dural caravan – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Call for 'data diplomacy' with China after DeepSeek ban

Chinese AI platform DeepSeek has been banned from government use over security concerns, but experts say more must be done to protect Australians' information.

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Unlikely alliance spells danger for Labor in key seats

A federal candidate backed by The Muslim Vote is in negotiations with the Liberals, Greens and other independents to preference Labor last in a must-win seat.

The Guardian - AU

‘Paid actors’ could be behind some antisemitic attacks, Albanese says

AFP investigating if ‘criminals for hire’ have been behind at least some recent incidents across the nation

AAP

Racist graffiti targets Arabic community

Racist graffiti has been found sprayed on a shop wall, drawing condemnation from the home affairs minister and community leaders.

AAP

New extremism plan as 'nature of radicalisation' shifts

As the scale and speed of violent extremist and terrorist threat grows, the federal government has released a new plan to address the changing environment.

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The Guardian - AU

Penny Wong reportedly chastised by Israeli foreign affairs minister over Australia’s stance on Gaza war

The Israeli foreign affairs minister, Gideon Sa’ar, reportedly claimed Australia distanced itself from Israel in its ‘most difficult year’

The Conversation

Why did Indonesia release the Bali Five now? Its new leader wants to send a strong message to the world

Following weeks of intrigue about a possible deal, the remaining members of the Bali Nine have been released from prison in Indonesia and returned to Australia. The five Australians had served nearly 20 years of their life sentence for their involvement in a drug-smuggling operation.

The Guardian - AU

‘Relieved and happy’: final five members of Bali Nine released from jail and back in Australia

Scott Rush, Matthew Norman, Si-Yi Chen, Martin Stephens and Michael Czugaj have returned from Indonesia, Anthony Albanese confirms

The Independent UK

New Zealand official reverses visa refusal for US conservative influencer Candace Owens

New Zealand's Associate Immigration Minister Chris Penk has overturned a visa refusal for the U_S_ conservative commentator Candace Owens, citing “the importance of free speech."

The Guardian - AU

Conservative US commentator Candace Owens granted NZ visa after government intervention

Minister reversed earlier rejection after considering arguments including ‘importance of free speech’, spokesperson says

The Conversation

View from The Hill: Albanese announces more funding for Jewish security, labels synagogue firebomb ‘terrorism’

In the reactions to incidents of antisemitism, many people observe a contrast between New South Wales Premier Chris Minns and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

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Deputy PM Calls Israel ‘A Close Friend’ Amid Criticism From Netanyahu For UN Vote

Despite Australia's recent UN vote calling for Israel to end its presence in occupied Palestinian territories, Deputy PM Richard Marles is standing firm on Australia x Israel friendship.

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