Rights groups say they do not expect Australian immigration policy to change significantly with its new government, but the decision raised hopes for a more tolerant approach.
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In Australia, a New Look at Immigration: ‘It’s About Our Friends’
In a country inured to criticism over its migrant policies, a case involving a 3-year-old detainee who ended up hospitalized has drawn outrage.
What It’s Like to Be Quarantined on an Island Over Coronavirus Fears
Evacuees taken to Australia’s Christmas Island, a former detention center for asylum seekers, have been given sunscreen, sandals and shorts. They also have video games.