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Government faces trouble within on migration plan

Prime Minister Julia Gillard is facing a backlash from Labor's left over the Federal Government's plans to change the law on asylum seekers.

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The Drum

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No justification for migration law changes

When Chris Bowen released legislation to resolve the High Court's ruling against the 'Malaysian Solution', he put it this way:

"The Government has released draft exposure legislation that would give effect to its commitment to restore power to the executive enabling the removal of irregular maritime arrivals for third country processing."

The proposed changes to the migration law should frighten Australians in the same way that Howard's anti-terror laws should have a decade ago.

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Just In

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Slain journalist's family wants asylum in Australia

The family of an Afghan journalist killed during an insurgent attack near the main Australian base in Afghanistan is seeking asylum in Australia.

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World

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UN launches Pakistan flood appeal

The UN and Pakistani government appeals for $344 million in aid to help millions of people swamped by catastrophic floods.

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Business

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UBS trade losses higher than thought

Swiss bank UBS increases the amount it says it lost in rogue trades, alleging the trader concealed his risky deals by creating fictitious hedging systems.

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Politics

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Lawyers warn migration changes may block courts

Legal experts say they are concerned the draft legislation allowing asylum seekers to be processed offshore may be structured so it cannot be challenged in court.

Under the changes, Immigration Minister Chris Bowen would have broad powers to send refugees to a third country for processing if he can prove to Parliament that it is in the public interest.

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Sport

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Lockyer 'risks eyesight' by playing

Former Australian rugby league team doctor Nathan Gibbs has warned Broncos captain Darren Lockyer he could be risking his eyesight by playing with a fractured cheekbone.

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Science and Technology

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Bus-size satellite heading for Earth

A 20-year-old satellite the size of a bus is falling out of orbit and is expected to crash somewhere on Earth next week.

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Environment

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BP set to start Bight oil exploration

BP says it has final approval to start seismic surveys in its oil search in the Great Australian Bight.

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