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asylum seeker

The selective safety net: Australia rescues Iranian stars while closing the door on thousands

After five Iranian soccer players sought asylum during the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup, initial safety fears gave way to a complex legal crisis.

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Court resources and legal assistance bolstered under asylum seeker reforms

The Federal Government is targeting “bad actors” taking advantage of Australia’s refugee protection system by lodging false asylum seeker claims and plans to make a dent…

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