When it comes to protection for refugees on the basis of cultural heritage loss, there are very few pathways available.

In the dissenting report to the deportation bill, the Coalition says it supports the policy intent of the legislation but has significant concerns about potential unintended consequences.

The case could result in further limits on the immigration minister’s powers to keep refugees in detention indefinitely.

The government has failed in its attempt to ram unprecedented changes to the migration act through parliament. The laws, now being reviewed by a senate committee, could be disastrous.

With the arrival of 39 foreign nationals in Western Australia, debate around boat arrivals has been re-ignited. What happens if you come by plane instead?

The High Court judges unanimously held that a person must be released from immigration detention where there is no real prospect of them being deported in the foreseeable future.

Eleven years is far too long for a final decision on asylum claims. The government’s vision is for a new system that will be both faster and fairer.

Helping our Southeast Asian neighbours make conditions better for refugees there will reduce the need for them to make dangerous journeys elsewhere.