Peter Dutton

Australia will hold a historic Indigenous rights referendum on October 14, the prime minister said Wednesday, setting up a defining moment for the nation's relationship with Aboriginal minorities.

"On that day, every Australian will have a once-in-a-generation chance to bring our country together," Anthony Albanese said as he announced the date for the compulsory and binding vote.

Australian Interior Minister Peter Dutton has announced that he has been infected with the new coronavirus, world agencies have reported.

Australia said on Sept. 3 that it is stopping "undesirables" such as terrorists, pedophiles, organized criminals and drug smugglers from boarding flights to the country, defending its hardline immigration policy that has drawn criticism from rights groups.

Australia will accept several dozen Central American refugees within the next few months, two sources familiar with the process told Reuters, the first transfers under a controversial refugee swap arrangement agreed with the United States.

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said on July 18 Australia's domestic security bodies, including the police and the national spy agency, will be centralized under a single minister as Canberra tackles the rising threat of "lone wolf" attacks.

A lot of Greeks who are thinking of trying their professional luck in Australia often find it difficult to receive concrete information as to what specific skills are required in order to be eligible for consideration. The Australian government is extremely strict in applying its laws regarding immigration and the whole process is based on a point system by releasing occupation lists.

Australia on May 21 gave 7,500 boatpeople until October to file a claim proving they are genuine refugees or be kicked out, declaring the "game is up" for illegal arrivals ripping off taxpayers.