Anthony Albanese condemns the targeting of civilian infrastructure in Gaza; The government to review Australia’s practice of deporting migrant families with disabled children; Dragons player Junior Amone stood down from NRL.
The government to review Australia’s practice of deporting migrant families with disabled childrenPrime Minister Anthony Albanese has condemned all targeting of civilian infrastructure after a devastating strike on a hospital in Gaza which Palestinian health authorities say killed at least 500 people.
United States president Joe Biden says he was outraged and deeply saddened by the explosion and that his country stands unequivocally for the protection of civilian. This comes amid retaliatory attacks from Israeli forces following an assault by Hamas militants which have killed at least 1,400 people in Israel, while the Gaza health ministry says at least 3,500 people have died in Gaza.Thousands of Pacific islanders will be offered a path to Australian life, with a government effort to boost regional employment and address shortages given the green light.
Greens spokesman Jordan Steele-John says the migration system needs to be fair and inclusive - but currently, it's not. The group of women who are all on temporary, expired, or bridging visas, say their home is Australia and the government needs to allow them the ability to contribute to Australian society and see their families again.
"Last year he passed away while I was on the video call. I saw his heart rate slowly go down and watched him pass away. Just like myself, there's other refugee people out there that have left their mother and father and siblings in Sri Lanka and the Iranian community. We want our permanent visas so we can help the community, and we can see and feel that family again after 11 years of waiting in Australia.
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