Refugees
‘Like a mosh pit’: Celebrating a new political future, Budapest-style
Our Europe correspondent joins the euphoric crowds in Budapest’s Batthyany Square as they celebrate the ousting of Hungary’s hardline leader Viktor Orbán after 16 years.
- David Crowe
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- Immigration
Hanson scoffs at Taylor’s anti-immigrant pitch
Labor’s Tony Burke also accused the Liberal leader of appealing to Hanson’s voters, while insulting Australia’s many migrant parents.
- Natassia Chrysanthos and James Massola
Angus Taylor claims too many self-serving migrants are draining the nation
The opposition leader will use his first major policy speech to warn that too many self-serving migrants have taken advantage of Australia and eroded the national culture.
- James Massola and Natassia Chrysanthos
- Analysis
- Immigration
Angus Taylor’s hard line on migration is not an accident. It’s a choice
It’s one thing for Pauline Hanson, who has a long history of campaigning against immigration, to make inflammatory remarks. It’s another thing entirely for an alternative prime minister.
- James Massola
- Explainer
- Middle East at war
Going, going, gone: What it means to be a ‘failed’ state
The term has re-emerged as war rages in the Middle East. But what qualifies as a failed state – and why are they such a worry?
- Angus Holland
- Exclusive
- City life
‘We are one family’: Jewish friends help Muslim refugees call Australia home
Naima and her son navigated life alone. Last year, after years spent waiting to be resettled, they found a friendship that is bridging cultures and religious traditions.
- Annika Smethurst
- Analysis
- Myanmar coup
There is war in our backyard and we have forgotten all about it
As everyone was absorbing the RBA’s decision to raise interest rates on Tuesday evening, one economist received something of a rock-star reception in Sydney.
- Michael Ruffles
- Editorial
- Editorial
Time for government to lift its game on Iranian refugees
Of the many dark chapters in Australia’s recent migration policy history, two rare good moments can serve as a guide for the future.
- The Herald's View
- Investigation
- Middle East at war
Iranian soccer players got asylum overnight. These refugees reveal a very different story
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke’s intervention was swift and decisive. But it was bittersweet for other refugees trapped in a system described as cruel and unfair.
- Bevan Shields
- Opinion
- Iran soccer
Iran’s brave players have stood tall. Now Australia must stand with them
Both Australia and the Asian Football Confederation are being tested, not just on the pitch, but on whether they will protect the basic rights of athletes who have already shown immense courage.
- Daniel Ghezelbash and Mary Anne Kenny