Immigration issues

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Make sense of Australia’s migration policies, with news reports and interviews about visas, citizenship, passports and more from the SBS News team.

  1. 02/12/2025

    'I wish I was a dog in Australia': Muhammad's story as UN probes immigration detention

    Australia's immigration detention regime is under United Nations scrutiny this week. The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention is examining how the country deprives people of their liberty — from prisons to offshore detention facilities. And for people like Muhammad, who spent six years in detention, this review is one that's long overdue.

    10 min

  2. 22/11/2025

    INTERVIEW: Associate Professor Bassina Farbenblum

    As thousands of international students prepare to take summer holiday jobs, Associate Professor Bassina Farbenblum, an expert on migrants' rights from the University of New South Wales, warns that more is needed to protect students from wage theft and abuse. She says Australia has a ‘pervasive problem’ with workplace exploitation of international students and those on temporary visas. Dr Farbenblum is speaking to SBS’s Sandra Fulloon.

    10 min

  3. 22/11/2025

    New names added to migration Welcome Wall at National Maritime Museum

    Two panels have been unveiled at Australia's National Maritime Museum to honour a new group of migrant families. Museum Director and CEO Ms Daryl Karp and Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke say the Monument is a celebration of the long history of migrants who have shaped modern Australia.

    4 min

  4. 08/11/2025

    Calls for a better refugee response as Australia approaches one millionth visa milestone

    Australia is set to issue its one millionth permanent humanitarian visa since the end of World War II as early as the end of this year. The milestone has prompted celebration over the immense contribution refugees make to Australia's national story. But refugee rights organisations say it's a pertinent time to consider how Australia can improve its response to mass global displacement.

    6 min

  5. 18/10/2025

    A rich cultural heritage celebrated in lights: Diwali

    Diwali is the biggest festival in India and many South Asian countries, marking the victory of good over evil and the triumph of light over darkness. It is celebrated by more than a billion people around the world, including diaspora communities in Australia.

    3 min

  6. 04/10/2025

    Yazidi refugees in Toowoomba find community through hockey

    The Queensland city of Toowoomba has become home to thousands of Yazidi refugees. A local hockey program is aiming to develop confidence and language skills for this community, with the help of retired locals on the field.

    4 min

  7. 29/09/2025

    Vital role of translators celebrated amid AI challenge

    It's been eight years since the United Nations first recognised International Translation Day. The celebration falls on 30 September and recognises the work of language professionals who foster cultural understanding, connection and social cohesion. But some translators and interpreters in Australia believe more needs to be done to protect the workforce and bridge language barriers.

    8 min

  8. 17/09/2025

    Australia's newest citizens welcomed in ceremonies on Australian Citizenship Day

    Thousands are celebrating becoming new Australians, as local councils hosted ceremonies around the country for Australian Citizenship Day. SBS spoke to some of the new citizens.

    6 min
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Make sense of Australia’s migration policies, with news reports and interviews about visas, citizenship, passports and more from the SBS News team.

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    SBS News
  • Creator
    SBS
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    60
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    Clean
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    © Copyright 2025, Special Broadcasting Services
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    Immigration issues

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