http://www.minister.immi.gov.auThu, 17 May 2012 06:11:25 ESTFunnelbackThe Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP, and Minister for Home Affairs, Jason Clare MP, said the latest asylum seeker boat intercepted today is the 33rd since Tony Abbott and the Opposition rejected the government's offer to work together to implement offshore processing.2012-05-16 16:13http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb186681.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb186681.htmThe Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP, today announced that 4.5 million people had become Australian citizens since the first citizenship ceremony in 1949.2012-05-16 15:27http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb186668.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb186668.htmThe Minister for Immigration and Citizenship Chris Bowen MP and Minister for Home Affairs, Jason Clare MP said another asylum seeker boat was intercepted last night - the 32nd since Tony Abbott rejected the Governments offer to work together to implement offshore processing.2012-05-15 11:04http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb186659.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb186659.htmThe Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP, and Minister for Home Affairs, Jason Clare MP, said another asylum seeker boat was intercepted today - a consequence of the Coalitions refusal to act in the national interest and work with the Government to implement offshore processing.2012-05-12 17:00http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb186619.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb186619.htmAs Tony Abbott continues to reject offshore processing for purely political purposes, another asylum seeker boat was intercepted off Christmas Island last night.2012-05-11 10:55http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb186583.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb186583.htmThe Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP, and Minister for Home Affairs, Jason Clare MP, said another asylum seeker boat was intercepted overnight, the 29th since Tony Abbott rejected the Government's offer to implement offshore processing.2012-05-10 12:53http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb186568.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb186568.htmThe Gillard Government will continue its commitment to providing refuge for the world's most vulnerable people by again designating 13 750 places under the humanitarian program in 2012-13.2012-05-09 11:03http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb186539.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb186539.htmThe Federal Government today announced a targeted increase to the 2012-13 migration program, providing additional places to help fill skills shortages in parts of the Australian economy.2012-05-08 19:30http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb186408.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb186408.htmThe Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP, and Minister for Home Affairs, Jason Clare MP, said the two asylum seeker boats intercepted today are the 26th and 27th since Tony Abbott said 'no' to offshore processing.2012-05-07 13:49http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb186443.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb186443.htmThe Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP, and Minister for Home Affairs, Jason Clare MP, said the latest asylum seeker boat intercepted overnight - carrying 64 passengers - is the 28th since Tony Abbott said 'no' to offshore processing.2012-05-07 14:32http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb186447.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb186447.htmThe Federal Government has allocated more than 7 million towards overseas assistance projects supporting displaced and vulnerable people overseas, the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP, said today from Sri Lanka.2012-05-03 14:06http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb186379.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb186379.htmThe Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP, today departs Australia for a visit to India and Sri Lanka to enhance cooperation on border management activities and promote recent changes to Australia's skilled migration program.2012-04-30 10:09http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb186303.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb186303.htmThe Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP, and Minister for Home Affairs, Jason Clare MP, said the latest asylum seeker boat arrival was more proof of the consequences of the Coalition's failure to act in the national interest on border protection.2012-04-29 00:00http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb186319.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb186319.htmThe Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP, and Minister for Home Affairs, Jason Clare MP, said the latest asylum seeker boat intercepted - carrying 60 passengers - is the 23rd since Tony Abbott and the Coalition said 'no' to offshore processing.2012-04-27 00:00http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb186299.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb186299.htmDespite an increase in boat arrivals since Tony Abbott rejected offshore processing and a chance to implement his own Nauru policy, the Coalition leader continues to stand in the way of action to stop the flow of boats, the government said today.2012-04-26 10:20http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb186187.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb186187.htmFindings of two independent research reports on the Inverbrackie immigration facility in the Adelaide Hills have shown definite positive effects on the local community, the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP, announced today.2012-04-19 09:43http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb186026.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb186026.htmThe Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP, and Minister for Home Affairs, Jason Clare MP, said another asylum seeker boat was intercepted overnight - the 21st since Tony Abbott chose obstructive negativity over the national interest.2012-04-18 14:32http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb186004.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb186004.htmThe Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP, and Minister for Home Affairs, Jason Clare MP, said today's interception of an asylum seeker boat carrying 19 passengers is the 20th since the Coalition failed to act to enable offshore processing.2012-04-14 00:00http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb185883.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb185883.htmThe Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP, and Minister for Home Affairs, Jason Clare MP, said the latest asylum seeker boat arrivals are further proof of the consequences of the Coalition's failure to act in the national interest on border protection.2012-04-11 10:50http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb185733.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb185733.htmThe asylum seeker boat intercepted this evening is the 15th since Tony Abbott said 'no' to offshore processing and chose personal political interest over the national interest.2012-04-05 15:38http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb185579.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb185579.htmAnother asylum seeker boat was intercepted overnight - the 14th since Tony Abbott rejected offshore processing to benefit his own political interests.2012-04-03 10:59http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb185219.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb185219.htmThe Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills, Science and Research, Senator Chris Evans, Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP, and the United States Ambassador to Australia, Jeffrey Bleich, today announced measures to assist linking Australian employers with skilled workers in the US to fill skill shortages in key sectors.2012-04-03 10:59http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb184743.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb184743.htmThe Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP, and Minister for Home Affairs, Jason Clare MP, said today's boat arrival is further evidence of the consequences of the Coalition's stubborn refusal to accept the government's offer to work together to prevent people from risking their lives at sea.2012-04-02 14:27http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb184720.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb184720.htmThe Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP, and Minister for Home Affairs, Jason Clare MP, said another asylum seeker boat was intercepted today as a consequence of the Coalition's refusal to act in the national interest and work with the government to implement offshore processing.2012-03-23 00:00http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb184619.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb184619.htmThe Federal Government is continuing to move children and vulnerable families out of detention facilities, with more than 1670 people currently residing in community-based accommodation.2012-03-22 15:58http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb184506.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb184506.htmThe Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP, today announced key changes to the student visa program recommended by the Knight Review will commence from 24 March, as part of the government's commitment to position Australia as a preferred study destination for international students.2012-03-22 11:17http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb184479.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb184479.htmThe Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP, today said Western Australia was one of the greatest beneficiaries of skilled migration in Australia and encouraged WA Training Minister Peter Collier to get his facts straight on the issue.2012-03-21 14:48http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb184417.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb184417.htmSouth Australia will tomorrow show its support for our nation's cultural diversity and successful multicultural society, coming together to celebrate Harmony Day 2012 at hundreds of events throughout the state.2012-03-20 00:00http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb184373.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb184373.htmAustralia's cultural diversity will be celebrated tomorrow, with thousands of Harmony Day events being staged across the nation.2012-03-20 17:36http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb184330.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb184330.htmThe Northern Territory will tomorrow show its support for our nation's cultural diversity and successful multicultural society, coming together in celebration of Harmony Day 2012 at dozens of events throughout the territory.2012-03-20 00:00http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb184413.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb184413.htmQueensland will tomorrow show its support for our nation's cultural diversity and successful multicultural society, coming together in celebration of Harmony Day 2012 at hundreds of events throughout the state.2012-03-20 00:00http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb184427.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb184427.htmCanberrans will tomorrow show their support for our nation's cultural diversity and successful multicultural society, coming together in celebration of Harmony Day 2012 at about 100 events throughout the Australian Capital Territory (ACT).2012-03-20 00:00http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb184369.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb184369.htmTasmanians will tomorrow show their support for our nation's cultural diversity and successful multicultural society, coming together in celebration of Harmony Day 2012 at hundreds of events throughout the state.2012-03-20 00:00http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb184377.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb184377.htmVictoria will tomorrow show its support for our nation's cultural diversity and successful multicultural society, coming together to celebrate Harmony Day 2012 at hundreds of events throughout the state.2012-03-20 00:00http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb184401.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb184401.htmNew South Wales will tomorrow show its support for our nation's cultural diversity and successful multicultural society, coming together to celebrate Harmony Day 2012 at hundreds of events throughout the state.2012-03-20 00:00http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb184423.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb184423.htmWestern Australia will tomorrow show its support for our nation's cultural diversity and successful multicultural society, coming together to celebrate Harmony Day 2012 at hundreds of events throughout the state.2012-03-20 00:00http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb184383.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb184383.htmThe new single protection visa process announced last year for both boat and air arrivals will apply from 24 March, the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP, said today.2012-03-19 14:58http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb184344.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb184344.htmThe Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP, said Tony Abbott seemed unable to accept his 'turn back the boats' was unworkable, following the Opposition leader's embarrassing comments on the Today show this morning.2012-03-16 13:54http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb184011.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb184011.htmThe 2010 Serco training manual released today on Crikey is out-dated, is no longer in use, and does not reflect very clear guidelines agreed to by Serco and the Department of Immigration and Citizenship on engagement with people in detention facilities.2012-03-14 18:23http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb183887.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb183887.htmThe Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP, and Minister for Home Affairs, Jason Clare MP, said another asylum seeker boat was intercepted today as the Coalition's 'turn back the boats' policy continued to unravel.2012-03-13 00:00http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb183707.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb183707.htmThe Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP, and Northern Territory Chief Minister, Paul Henderson, today welcomed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding for the provision of policing services and cooperation with the Immigration Department.2012-03-12 00:00http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb183684.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb183684.htmThe Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP, and Minister for Home Affairs, Jason Clare MP, today said the Coalition remained in denial about its 'turn back the boats' policy despite the ever mounting evidence against the dangerous practice.2012-03-10 00:00http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb183680.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb183680.htmThe Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP, today announced the government will cut red tape for businesses looking to address critical skills gaps by simplifying the permanent employer-sponsored visa program.2012-03-09 12:42http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb183639.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb183639.htmThe Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP, and Minister for Home Affairs, Jason Clare MP, today said boat arrivals had now hit double figures since Tony Abbott rejected the government's offer to work together to implement offshore processing.2012-03-07 10:33http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb183323.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb183323.htmThe Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP, today announced the decommissioning of the Pontville Immigration Detention Centre (IDC), following the transfer of the final group of detainees this morning.2012-03-06 12:20http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb183300.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb183300.htmThe Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP, and Minister for Home Affairs, Jason Clare MP have called on Tony Abbott to put aside his negativity and vote for offshore processing as more asylum seekers risk dangerous boat journeys to Australia.2012-02-22 15:10http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb182919.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb182919.htmThe Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP, today welcomed experts from across the globe who are in Australia as part of discussions on international refugee resettlement services.2012-02-22 12:29http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb182771.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb182771.htmA boat carrying more than 140 asylum seekers was intercepted off Christmas Island overnight - the seventh since Tony Abbott chose to kill-off talks with the government to reinstate offshore processing.2012-02-21 13:06http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb182723.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb182723.htmThe sixth asylum seeker boat since Tony Abbott ended talks with the government to allow for offshore processing was intercepted overnight, the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP, and Minister for Home Affairs, Jason Clare MP, said today.2012-02-18 00:00http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb182679.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb182679.htmThe latest asylum seeker boats intercepted are the fourth and fifth since Tony Abbott put his own political interest over the national interest and refused to work with the government to implement offshore processing.2012-02-17 11:08http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb182639.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb182639.htm