by Serena Cremen Farrington | Nov 9, 2024 | Arts/Lifestyle/Culture, News
Reports released by two organisations – Master Builders Australia and Sustainable Population Australia – have highlighted a policy debate over whether migration is a solution or a contributing factor to the housing crisis. Master Builders Australia, the...
by Brady Moffat | Nov 3, 2024 | Arts/Lifestyle/Culture, News
Australia is facing a crisis with migration numbers exceeding what the national permanency numbers can retain. The total number of temporary migrants which excludes visitors and transit visas is at 2.7 million, up from 1.9 million in 2023 – showcasing an explosion...
by William Nolan | Jun 11, 2024 | Govt & Politics, News
Recently released data from the Australian Government shows that more than 700,000 international students arrived in Australia to study during the first quarter of 2024, marking an all-time high. Earlier this year, on 27 March, the University of Wollongong hosted a...
by Cooper Langby | Mar 20, 2019 | Govt & Politics
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced a new immigration policy encouraging migrants to move to areas outside of the big capital cities, possibly increasing rates of immigration to Wollongong. The policy focuses on capping Australia’s permanent migrant intake at...
by Elizabeth Jack | May 16, 2018 | Govt & Politics
Home Affairs Minister Petter Dutton has suggested police should have the right to demand ID from anyone within an airport. The measure is a part of a $295 million crackdown on regional and domestic airport security. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull told the ABC the new...