Politics of Australia

Indonesia and Australia on Tuesday finalized a new bilateral defense treaty that will enhance the neighboring nations' ability to operate their militaries in each other's territory.

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.

The leader of Australia's far-right One Nation party has worn a burka on the floor of the nation's Senate, reported BBC. 

Pauline Hanson's entrance drew audible shock from other senators ahead of a bid by her party to ban the garment in Australia.

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.

Donald Trump has tweeted his disapproval of a “dumb deal” to take refugees from Australia just hours after details emerged of a hostile conversation he had with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on the weekend.

New Zealand's popular Prime Minister John Key stunned the nation on Dec. 5 when he announced, in a breaking voice, he was resigning after eight years as leader.

Thousands of people have taken part in Walk Together rallies across Australia in a gesture to welcome refugees and immigrants to the country. The rallies, organised by Welcome to Australia, took place in more than 25 cities and towns and aimed to celebrate cultural diversity while promoting compassion and unity.

Multi-millionaire former banker Malcolm Turnbull was sworn in as prime minister of Australia on Sept.15, just hours after masterminding a coup against conservative leader Tony Abbott, and pledging a new style of leadership.

Australian conservative Prime Minister Tony Abbott was dramatically ousted Sept. 14 in a snap party vote forced by challenger Malcolm Turnbull, a millionaire former banker who will become the nation's new leader.

Australia moved closer to recognising Aboriginal people in its constitution July 6 after talks with indigenous leaders, Prime Minister Tony Abbott said as he urged an end to the "echoing silence" in the founding document.