Australian Immigration Daily News

• The Australian reports that Australia’s annual permanent migration intake has fallen by more than 10 per cent to less than 163,000, marking the lowest level for more than a decade on the back of a crackdown on fraudulent claims and a sharp rise in visa refusals under the government’s new integrity measures.
• The Adelaide Advertiser reports that the South Australian Greens say the Hodgman Liberal Government is 'unhealthily close' to the Chinese Communist regime as the number of state-sponsored visas from the country soars.
• The SBS Punjabi website features an interview with Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs Alan Tudge about changes to Australia’s immigration policy.

Dutton's vetting drive slashes 20,000 from migrant intake

The Australian, Other, 13/07/18, Simon Benson

The annual permanent migration intake has fallen by more than 10 per cent to less than 163,000, marking the lowest level for more than a decade on the back of a crackdown on fraudulent claims and a sharp rise in visa refusals under the government’s new integrity measures.

Australia's migration rate drops by 21,000 people under new integrity measures

Daily Telegraph Australia, Other, 13/07/18

Australia's migration rate has plunged to its lowest level in more than a decade with more visas applications being knocked back and a crackdown on fraudulent claims under the federal government's new integrity measures.

Government behind boom in Chinese business and skilled visas

Adelaide Now, Other, 12/07/18

The Greens say the Hodgman Liberal Government is 'unhealthily close' to the Chinese Communist regime as the number of state-sponsored visas from the country soars. Visa applications by Chinese business and skilled migrants backed by the State Government to settle in Tasmania have jumped nearly 900 per cent in five years.

Why New Zealanders are feeling the hard edge of Australia's deportation policy

The Conversation, Other, 12/07/18, Patrick Keyzer

Deportations of foreigners on temporary visas have been on the rise in Australia since the government amended its immigration law in 2014 to give the Minister for Home Affairs the power to expel people they view as a risk to Australian society.

Also appears on the Modern Australian website.

Australia slashes the number of immigrants by 21,000 as major cities struggle to cope with rising numbers

Daily Mail Australia, Other, 13/07/18, Monica O'Shea

Australia's immigration rate has dropped by 10 per cent due to more visa refusals and a crackdown on fraudulent claims.  A report by the Home Affairs Department revealed the number of people coming to Australia fell by 21,000 people in 2017-18.  

Why you haven't got your Australian citizenship yet

Indian News Link, Other, 12/07/18

For scores of Indians — and the number is ever-increasing — who are migrating to Australia every year, the dream is not just that of a better life that a First World country undoubtedly provides, it’s also to establish roots and call it one’s own. A Permanent Residency is the first step towards that journey that hopefully culminates into a citizenship.

FitzSimons joins ABC

influencing.com, Other, 13/07/18

The ABC has recruited veteran Fairfax Media man Peter FitzSimons to be part of the crew. FitzSimons will be tasked as a guest reporter on ABC’s Foreign Correspondent, with his assignment being flying to New Zealand to interview one of the 1,300 Kiwis deported from Australia per changes to the Migration Act. He will also discuss the issue with Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton. The episode is slated to air next week.

Australia's migrant intake hits 10-year low under Turnbull

SBS.COM.AU, Other, 13/07/18, James Elton-Pym

Australia’s annual intake of permanent migrants has fallen to the lowest level since 2007 under the leadership of the Turnbull government, the latest migration data reveals.

Also appears on the Australian Associated Press and 9 News websites.

'We're not putting barriers for people coming to Australia': Alan Tudge

SBS.COM.AU, Other, 13/07/18, Manpreet K Singh

In an exclusive interview with SBS Punjabi, the Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs Alan Tudge said that the Turnbull government has introduced many changes in order to attract the 'best and the brightest' migrants to Australia. 

Boutique visa deals to fight niche skills shortage in specified locations

SBS.COM.AU, Other, 12/07/18, Marija Zivic

The Turnbull Government is targeting particular parts of the country for boutique visa deals as it tries to combat niche skills shortages.

Australia's immigration intake plummets to lowest level in over a decade

Sky News Australia, Other, 13/07/18,

Australia's annual migration intake has fallen by more than 10 per cent to less than $163,000 marking the lowest level in more than a decade.

Immigration levels reach 10-year low under Peter Dutton's new rules

9News.com.au, Other, 13/07/18, Ehsan Knopf

The number of people permanently migrating to Australia has dropped 10 percent, with official figures reaching the lowest level in more than a decade.

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James Behrendorff's family wins deportation fight after Immigration Minister intervenes

ABC Online, Other, 13/07/18, Simon Royal and Samantha Dawes

The French sister-in-law of a severely disabled Australian man has been granted a permanent visa to continue work as his carer, after facing deportation back to her homeland.

Life Sciences sector booming and more buoyant than ever

ausbiotech.org, Other, 12/07/18

AusBiotech, supported by Grant Thornton, has released the eighth annual Biotechnology Industry Survey – which this year revealed a renewed sense of optimism and strong potential for the industry to play a larger role in Australia's economy. [...] The strongest new policy theme to come from the survey was industry-specific skills and experience, and talent attraction and retention, which was brought into focus with the sudden and damaging tightening of skilled migration visas in April 2017.

Malaysian national removed over abhorrent material

border.gov.au, Other, 13/07/18

A 43-year-old Malaysian man who arrived at Perth International Airport on 11 July, 2018, has been removed from Australia after abhorrent material was located in his mobile phone.

Fremantle information session: new Kwinana port needs to deliver for residents

Communitynews.com.au, Other, 12/07/18

Taking container trucks off roads, job losses and fish breeding grounds being damaged were some concerns raised at the Westport Community Information session in Fremantle last night looking into a new Kwinana port. [...] “I don’t believe there will be that many jobs because they’ll be 457 visa jobs and there’ll be heavy automation at the port,” he said.

Paedophile refugee who had sex with a 12-year-old girl leaving her pregnant was allowed to stay in Australia for SEVEN YEARS - before being deported back to Africa

Daily Mail Australia, Other, 12/07/18, Sam Duncan

A paedophile refugee was allowed to stay in Australia for seven years after having his visa cancelled for having sex with a 12-year-old girl.

Ski instructor 'followed couple from pub': Police

Lismore Northern Star, Other, 12/07/18

A British man accused of a 'horrendous' sex attack on a young woman in the NSW Snowy Mountains will spend another two weeks in custody before he faces court. […] Mr Williams, who is in Australia on a seasonal working visa, has been remanded in custody and did not appear in court today.

Malaysian tourist deported over sexually depraved phone images

Perth Now, Other, 13/07/18

A Malaysian man caught with violent and depraved sexual images on his mobile phone has been thrown out of Australia.

Malaysian deported over abhorrent videos

SBS.COM.AU, Other, 13/07/18

A 43-year-old Malaysian man has been thrown out of Australia after abhorrent material was found on his mobile phone. Australian Border Force said the man arrived at Perth International Airport on Wednesday on a tourist visa and officers who examined his bag found several videos containing extreme sexual depravity and violence on his phone.

Also appears on the Yahoo! News Australia website.