Changes to citizenship laws introduced into Parliament
The Australian Citizenship Legislation Amendment (Strengthening the Requirements for Australian Citizenship and Other Measures) Bill 2017 (the Bill) has been introduced into Parliament. This Bill puts into effect requirements that applicants will pledge their allegiance to Australia and undertake to uphold Australian values and demonstrate their contribution to the Australian community (15 June 2017). More...

Coalition's citizenship laws would give Peter Dutton power to overrule tribunal decisions
Peter Dutton would be given the power to overrule independent tribunal decisions on citizenship applications that he doesn't think are in Australia's national interest under new legislation (12 June 2017). More...

Government to pay $70 million to Manus Island detainees in class action settlement
Asylum seekers who allege they endured physical and psychological harm on Manus Island say they "are finally being heard" after the Commonwealth agrees to pay $70 million in compensation (14 June 2017). More...

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