Subjects: Superannuation, Benbrika, Temporary Protection Visas GREG JENNETT: On superannuation tax concessions, the Shadow Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews joined us from the Gold Coast on that and some national security issues that the Albanese government will also probably have to act on after a significant high court case involving a notorious terrorist is resolved.…
Subjects: Labor’s dismantling of OSB GARY ADSHEAD: Karen Andrews was the Home Affairs Minister before the government changed hands, and she says ending the temporary protection visa policy will destroy the potency of Operation Sovereign Borders. Thanks very much for joining us this morning, Karen. KAREN ANDREWS: Thank you. GARY ADSHEAD: Look, I suppose my…
Subjects: Labor’s dismantling of OSB DANICA DE GIORGIO: Thousands of refugees who have been in limbo will be entitled to stay permanently in Australia. Joining me now live is Shadow Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews. Thanks for your time this morning. This was of course an election promise by Labor. It was always coming. What’s…
Subjects: Labor’s dismantling OSB KAREN ANDREWS: Well, good morning. Today is the day that the Labor government has dismantled Operation Sovereign Borders. Now, in the lead up to the election, Labor wasn’t even clear exactly what Operation Sovereign Borders were, but there are three key pillars for Operation Sovereign Borders. Labor has damaged two of…
The Coalition is concerned about the increased risk to Australia’s border security by Labor’s deliberate and calculated dismantling of Operation Sovereign Borders (OSB) as the government confirms it will provide the legacy illegal boat arrival caseload with permanent visas. The Coalition has consistently warned that Labor’s plan to abolish Temporary Protection Visas (TPVs) will fulfil…
The Coalition is concerned about the increased risk to Australia’s border security by Labor’s deliberate and calculated dismantling of Operation Sovereign Borders (OSB) as the government confirms it will provide the legacy illegal boat arrival caseload with permanent visas. The Coalition has consistently warned that Labor’s plan to abolish Temporary Protection Visas (TPVs) will fulfil…
The Coalition has today stepped in to help fix a serious oversight as Labor continues to undermine Australia’s border security. One of the three pillars of Operation Sovereign Borders (OSB) – policy that has safeguarded this nation – is regional processing. However, it’s now emerged that the crucial law to designate Nauru as a Regional…
Shadow Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews – Media Release – 6 September Labor is rushing to unravel Operation Sovereign Borders to risk more deaths at sea – just as we saw during the Rudd-Gillard-Rudd days – and signal Australia is open for business to people smugglers. Today, the Albanese Government confirmed that – as soon…
The Albanese Government is risking lives with mixed messaging on Australia’s border policies. The Australian Border Force’s Operation Sovereign Borders (OSB) has today confirmed four vessels carrying 125 people from Sri Lanka were stopped in June, 2022. Alarmingly, the Sri Lankan Navy has reportedly stopped additional boats within their jurisdiction. Some of these boats had…
Today, the Coalition releases our plan for protecting our borders. A re-elected Coalition Government will ensure Australia’s borders remain safe and secure by: Maintaining Operation Sovereign Borders: the strong and proven policy that saves lives, and tackles people smuggling and irregular migration. Sustaining the three vital pillars of our border policies: regional processing, boat turn-backs…