Labor’s plans for visa overstayer detention centres branded a ‘Donald Trump twist’ on immigration

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Australian Greens senator compares government’s policy to ICE as Tony Burke calls it a ‘ridiculous claim’ Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast The federal government’s move to reopen detention centres for visa overstayers, ove…

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  • Reported by The Guardian and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 07:40:45 UTC.

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  1. Trump says 'major progress' made towards US military base in Poland

  2. Trump 'clearly' wants dialogue with Pyongyang: South Korean President

  3. Australia to detain tourists who overstay visas amid immigration crackdown

  4. South Korea will not send military to support US war on Iran, defying Trump pressure

  5. U.S. troops must prepare to fight around the moon: Trump's top military adviser

  6. Labor’s plans for visa overstayer detention centres branded a ‘Donald Trump twist’ on immigration

  7. Trump administration advances $24.3 billion fighter jet deal to Saudi Arabia as Houthis escalate attacks

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