Labor visa overstayer detention centre plan branded a ‘Donald Trump twist’ on immigration
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Australia news category. Published on September 18, 2026 • Originally reported by Caitlin Cassidy and Sarah Basford Canales. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Australia news category. Published on September 18, 2026 • Originally reported by Caitlin Cassidy and Sarah Basford Canales. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Australian Greens senator compares government’s policy to ICE as Tony Burke calls it a ‘ridiculous claim’
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The federal government’s move to reopen detention centres for visa overstayers, overseen by compliance officers, has drawn comparison from the Greens and advocates to Donald Trump’s sweeping immigration crackdown in the United States.
The home affairs minister, Tony Burke, was careful to downplay any similarities when he announced the federal government’s immigration plan on Thursday, which includes reducing the roughly 77,000 unlawful non-citizens in Australia.
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