Home Affairs

• Home affairs ministers are convening for the Justice and Home Affairs Council to address critical internal security and border management issues. • The agenda focuses on the Schengen area, migration policies, and the legal status of displaced persons from Ukraine. • These discussions are vital for coordinating EU-wide security strategies and ensuring humanitarian support for Ukrainian refugees.

Previously unreleased report obtained via freedom of information battle says Pezzullo exceeded ‘boundaries of normal public service practice’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe former head of the Department of Home Affairs’ engagement with a Liberal powerbroker was “reckless”, “ill-advised” and beyond the boundaries of normal public service practice, a previously unreleased confidential report found.The independent probe led to the sacking of Michael Pezzullo as secretary of the Department of Home Affairs in November 2023 after it concluded he had breached the government’s code of conduct at least 14 times. This included using his power for personal benefit. Continue reading...