Refugees harm selves on Nauru

Michael Gordon Ten episodes of self-harm at the Nauru processing centre have been reported in 24 hours.

Migration zone cut 'a disgrace': MP

Michael Gordon and Bianca Hall Two Liberal MPs said they will vote against excising the mainland from the migration zone.

Asylum seeker work rules to be relaxed

Michael Gordon NEW rules denying asylum seekers the right to work for up to five years will be relaxed after a backlash from Labor MPs and one of the principal architect's of the Gillard government's policy to stem...

Backlash forces retreat on refugee work rights

Michael Gordon New rules denying asylum seekers work rights for up to five years will be softened in response to a backlash from Labor MPs and one of the principal architects of the Gillard government's policy to...

Floods, new rules add to refugees' misery

Michael Gordon Torrential rain left parts of the Nauru detention centre underwater on Thursday.

Nauru suicide attempt follows refugee crackdown

Michael Gordon An Iranian asylum seeker reportedly attempted suicide last night at the Nauru detention centre after the Gillard Government announced that many of the asylum seekers who have arrived since offshore...

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A 'serious disconnect' at Nauru's refugee camp

Michael Gordon THE vision is of an open processing centre, where asylum seekers live in cabins, are free to come and go as they please during daylight hours, and can speak to the media if and when they choose to do...

We want justice: view from Nauru

Michael Gordon The build-up of frustration and despair among the 387 detainees is palpable.

Nauru: 'terrible spiral' of despair revealed

Michael Gordon AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL has implored the Gillard government to begin processing the 387 asylum seekers on Nauru and to rethink its strategy for curbing boat arrivals after describing conditions at the...

Amnesty urges rethink on island detention

Michael Gordon Amnesty International has implored the Gillard government to begin processing the 387 asylum seekers on Nauru and to rethink its strategy for curbing boat arrivals after describing conditions at the...

Amnesty shocked at Nauru conditions

Michael Gordon Amnesty International has called on the Gillard government to begin the processing of 387 asylum seekers on Nauru immediately after describing conditions at the island detention centre as tougher...

A stand-off, and an appeal to public opinion

Michael Gordon, Nauru Three of them arrived in pyjamas, one so disoriented and weak that he had to be assisted in and out of the courtroom.

Accused asylum seekers protest in Nauru

Michael Gordon Asylum seekers accused of rioting in Nauru have been involved in a two-hour stand-off and emotional protests over fears they will not get a fair trial.

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PM wobbly but Abbott not much steadier

Michael Gordon Has Julia Gillard's comeback stalled and is Tony Abbott capable of raising his own standing from the basement?

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Last bout for year to make or break leaders

Michael Gordon Has Julia Gillard's comeback stalled and is Tony Abbott capable of lifting his own standing?

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Disability: we've got the sense, now for the dollars

Michael Gordon When Jenny Macklin stepped up to the podium at the National Press Club last month to talk up the country's first national disability insurance scheme, an elephant lurked ominously at the back of the...

'No advantage' will test Labor policy

Michael Gordon Gillard government appears set to reveal within days how its 'no advantage test' will be applied to almost 7000 asylum seekers who have arrived since it announced the re-opening of processing centres...

Pollies not public blocking reform to the constitution

Michael Gordon Noel Pearson insists politicians - not public opinion - are the biggest threat to a successful referendum for recognising indigenous Australians in the constitution.

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Amid the politics of fear, steps to reconciliation

Michael Gordon They were the other expert panel, the one that wasn't charged with stopping the boats.