Abbott Distances Coalition From 'Pay To Enter' Migration System
Prime Minister Tony Abbott has distanced his party from a controversial Productivity Commission paper outlining…More
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Are 457 Visas Coming To A Pub Near You?
While penalty rates grab the headlines at the moment, another debate about 457 visas is…More
Labor And The Greens Should Use It Before They Lose It
Typically, the most interesting parts of Senate Estimates across the bureaucracy focus on government reform…More
Labor And The Greens Defeat TPVs
UPDATE TUESDAY: The Senate voted 36 to 26 to disallow the use of Temporary Protection…More
Why Labor Has Lost The Immigration Debate
Occurring three times per year, Senate Estimates is about providing accountability for parliament. Typically, opposition…More
Why The ALP Is Stumped On Temp Labour
The announcement on the weekend of changes to the 457 visa demonstrates the lingering unease…More
Migrants Don't Steal Jobs
In the past two decades, the way people migrate to Australia has undergone a profound…More