Tag: Tony Burke
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Candace Owens visa block upheld by High Court: Australia defends decision
Ruling backs minister’s discretion on visa applications The Australian High Court has unanimously upheld the Immigration Minister’s decision to refuse a temporary visa to American commentator Candace Owens Farmer, who had planned a speaking tour of Australia in 2024. The ruling supports the minister’s use of the character test, a provision meant to assess whether…
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Trump tariff on QLD films: Langbroek downplays threat as industry thrives
Langbroek set to seek federal clarity on Trump tariff Queensland Arts Minister John-Paul Langbroek will again press Canberra for clarity on the Trump administration’s latest tariff proposal affecting the state’s film sector. While acknowledging the renewed threat to impose a 100 per cent tariff on foreign-made films, Langbroek stressed that the local industry is not…