Australia chooses between first woman PM and social conservative man in cliffhanger election

Australia votes on whether first woman PM survives

UNHCR expresses concern as Australia expands detention centers to house asylum-seekers

UNHCR concern as Australia detains asylum-seekers

Australia suspends refugee claims from Sri Lankans, Afghans

Australia: No more Afghan, Sri Lankan refugees

Oz PM says Indian attacks should be kept in context

ADELAIDE - Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has described the attacks on Indians in his country as regrettable, but believes such incidents should be kept in context.

Deputy Oz PM says there’s no excuse for attack on Indian students

ADELAIDE - Seeking to assuage the Indian Government’s concerns over attacks on Indian students in Australia, the country’s Deputy Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, said on Wednesday there is no excuse for justifying the incidents.