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A look back at the 2001 Tampa standoff and its lasting legacy, from Australia's Pacific Solution to similar policies adopted by other nations, as well as the personal story of one asylum seeker caught in the system.
SpaceX engineers are en route to Christmas Island to retrieve the Starship upper stage that landed in the Indian Ocean after its 13th test flight. A specialized semi-submersible carrier, the Forte, has docked nearby and will load the 52-meter rocket for the journey back to Texas. Local residents describe the spectacle as awe-inspiring, while experts highlight the growing challenge of space debris.
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has declined to explicitly reaffirm the Coalition's support for multiculturalism, prompting criticism from Labor and a clarification from Liberal colleagues. The debate follows One Nation leader Pauline Hanson's call for Australia to become a 'monoculture', which has drawn responses from across the political and community spectrum.
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson visited South Australia to address her party's seven new MPs, vowing not to interfere in local matters. The party's entry into parliament has been marked by controversial maiden speeches, a staffing dispute with the government, and a vow to block legislation.
One Nation has won the seat of MacKillop in South Australia's state election, marking the party's third seat in the lower house. The win unseats the Liberal Party in a traditionally safe rural seat, with candidate Jason Virgo defeating Liberal Rebekah Rosser. The result underscores a broader voting shift in the electorate.