A backlog of more than 150,000 parent visa applications presents some tough choices for the Minister for the Department of Home Affairs.
She arrived at Monash University 18 years ago, and now Wei Sue is one of many shining examples of the social and economic benefits international students can provide to Australia.
They have cast a shadow over the international education sector, but do the reasons politicians are espousing for them really stack up, and what do they really mean for students?
The PALM scheme has some problematic elements, and there are mixed feelings about it within Pacific Island countries.
For women, there’s no option of distinguishing or opting out – no woman ever gets to say, “Not me”. We’re all faced daily with the weight of relentless misogyny that infects every part of our world.
Parents wanting to migrate to Australia to join their children face ludicrous delays, and if opting for a paid contributory visa, exorbitant fees.
Gay and gender-diverse people have historically faced enormous obstacles finding refuge abroad.
Funding initiatives show an emerging agenda for transformation, recognition of the specificity of temporary migrants’ experiences of family violence, and the need for system reforms.
While it’s positive to see recognition from the Commonwealth government that the existing Family Violence Provision safety net needs changing, piecemeal intervention won’t go far enough to address underlying structural conditions that undermine women’s searches for safety.
This week, Monash University's “What Happens Next?” podcast investigates how making reproductive healthcare inaccessible hurts us all.
More research is needed on the legal processes and experiences of LGBTQ+ victim-survivors when seeking protection from abusive partners or family members.
We can partially solve the teacher supply crisis by first recognising the problems and taking action, including making processes easier for international educators.
This week on Monash University’s ‘What Happens Next?’ podcast, a live panel of experts in Australian politics and gender discuss the issues around gender equality and women's safety.
While capital skills don’t necessarily translate into job offers for international students, research shows they improve key wellbeing, sustainability, and professional growth aspects.
There are good reasons for the federal government to abolish the Cashless Debit Card, but what about the BasicsCard?
Encouraging work abroad schemes could help Pacific Island nations to steer their way clear of crippling debt.
The moment Kabul fell to the Taliban in 2021, a team of Monash University students and leaders began working to bring a number of evacuees to safety. Hear the harrowing story this week on the University's podcast, “What Happens Next?”.
Low pay rates, a lack of career structure, supervision and mentoring is putting pressure on the disability workforce, with some NDIS participants not having their most basic care needs met.
We must take heed of what those with lived experiences are calling for in Australia’s policy commitment to end the national crisis of violence against women.
There’s a crisis in women’s safety, but the budget commitments are piecemeal – and some aren’t even new.
Forcing people to pass an English test in order to become Australian citizens creates a range of practical and ethical problems, while producing little benefit for migrants and their host society.
The ruling could justify the future visa cancellation of any individual who is seen as a ‘role model’ and who may be perceived as causing social unrest.
A new report calls for a whole-of-system response that sees women who are misidentified as predominant aggressors having their own safety needs acknowledged and addressed.
Building more welcoming communities takes work. Meet the experts at the coalface of making immigration and diversity work in Australia in this episode of the University's podcast, "What Happens Next?".
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