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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.

AAP

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.

AAP

‘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

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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.

AAP

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 Guardian - AU

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.

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‘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 Guardian - AU

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 Independent UK

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 Guardian - AU

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.

The Conversation

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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After Nearly 2 Decades, Bali Nine Members May Finally Return To Australia, Here’s What’s Going On

The Bali Nine saga, which has captivated Australia for nearly two decades, might be on the verge of a new chapter. Here's what to know.

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5 Australians serving life sentences for drugs in Indonesia could soon return home

The remaining five Australians from the Bali Nine group who are serving life sentences for drug smuggling in Indonesia could be repatriated home this month as Indonesia and Australia put finishing touches on a draft proposal for their transfer

The Guardian - AU

Indonesia hands Australia draft Bali Nine repatriation deal in ‘significant step forward’

Australia’s home affairs minister Tony Burke says some issues are yet to be resolved but hails Indonesian goodwill

AAP

'Significant step' in push to repatriate Bali Nine

Five Australians serving life sentences in Indonesia for their role in attempting to smuggle heroin as part of the Bali Nine are a step closer to coming home.

AAP

Ex-Israeli minister denied a visa 'to stop hatred'

Immigration minister Tony Burke has defended knocking back a visa to enter Australia for an ex-Israeli justice minister, saying his reasoning was simple.

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Mass deportations ruled out under immigration powers

The immigration minister is defending a suite of powers making it easier to deport people without valid visas following criticism from human rights groups.

The Guardian - AU

‘Time for compassion to prevail’: could the remaining Bali Nine members finally be coming home?

The new Indonesian president – who came to office with a questionable human rights record – has emerged as an unlikely champion for a prisoner swap deal

AAP

Deportation, travel ban and dogs in detention laws pass

Three migration bills giving the government extensive powers to deport non-citizens and bar entry to Australia for some nationalities have passed the Senate.

The Independent UK

New Zealand becomes latest country to ban US influencer Candace Owens

Owens has described stories about Nazi medical experiments as ‘propaganda’

The Guardian - AU

Priya Nadesalingam hits out at migration bill, saying Biloela return ‘impossible’ without mobile phone

As Albanese government’s prohibiting items bill looks to include mobile phones, Nadesalingam says it would worsen mental health of detainees

AAP

Expansive migration laws to deport, ban entry imminent

A trio of migration bills with sweeping government powers is set to be passed after the coalition backed the amendments amid mounting criticisms of overreach.

The Guardian - AU

Labor and the Coalition are closing in on a deal to pass a trio of controversial migration bills. What is in them?

Government accused of enabling a form of ‘human trafficking’ by the campaign group Labor for Refugees NSW

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