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More than 300 Sri Lankans have tried to get to Australia in the past few weeks as the country's economic crisis has worsened.

Karen Andrews said more illegal immigrants are making the treacherous sea voyage in the belief the new Labor government will be softer and more welcoming than the Coalition.

More Australians think the nation is on a positive trajectory, but economic uncertainty and cost of living worries still dominate, poll suggests

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The Tamil family from the Queensland town of Biloela have opened up on their time in immigration detention, including a two year stint on Christmas Island and what they really think of the former PM.

More than 300 Sri Lankans have tried to get to Australia in the past few weeks as the country's economic crisis has worsened, with people smugglers claiming those on board will be allowed into the country under the new Labor government.

An annual broad-based land tax, rather than a hefty initial outlay, has merit and will assist first homeowners to get into the market.

Australians can finally be proud

We have higher priorities and more important things than a decision to become a republic and a model for its head of state.

The relevance of the royal family and a republic occupies readers’ thoughts.