A year of escalating conflict in the Middle East has ushered in a new era of regional displacement
Oct 08, 2024 16:44 pm UTC| Insights & Views
A year of conflict has ushered in a new era of mass displacement in the Middle East. Since Hamas attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, and the subsequent sustained Israeli bombardment of Gaza, Israel has expanded its...
Jun 20, 2024 05:41 am UTC| Insights & Views Law
Rodrigo Salazar is a man who entered the U.S. without a visa and has been living in the country without legal status ever since. Because of this, Rodrigo, who asked that we not use his or his wifes real names in order to...
Biden’s immigration order won’t fix problems quickly – 4 things to know about what’s changing
Jun 06, 2024 11:30 am UTC| Politics
Immigration is a top issue in the upcoming presidential election and President Joe Bidens new executive order restricting migrants ability to apply for asylum is likely to further elevate the subject in national...
How should the skilled migration points test be reformed? It’s an $84 billion question
Jun 03, 2024 11:01 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics
As the government consults on potential reforms to points-tested visas for skilled migrants, the stakes couldnt be higher. Skilled migrants contribute enormously to Australias prosperity shaping our diverse society,...
UK ‘taking back control’ of its borders risks rolling back human rights protections
May 20, 2024 09:05 am UTC| Insights & Views
The High Court in Belfast has ruled that key elements of the UKs Illegal Migration Act are incompatible with the Windsor framework and should not be applied in Northern Ireland. Once again, Northern Ireland appears to be a...
EU migration overhaul stresses fast-track deportations and limited appeal rights for asylum seekers
Apr 23, 2024 08:07 am UTC| Insights & Views Law
The European Parliament adopted its Pact on Migration and Asylum on April 10, 2024, clearing a major hurdle on its way to becoming European Union law. The package of regulations and directives seeks to update EU policies...
Apr 18, 2024 06:24 am UTC| Insights & Views Law
Irelands new prime minister is a relatively young man leading a comparatively young republic that is experiencing several unprecedented challenges. Simon Harris was confirmed as taoiseach, or prime minister, on April 9,...