Christmas Island
Detainees transferred from Christmas Island
Seven detainees - who say they are from New Zealand - have been flown off Christmas Island following unrest at the island's detention centre.
PM's comments encourage punitive culture, says MP
Prime Minister John Key's comments about "backing the rapists" reinforce New Zealand's punitive culture towards criminals, a former MP says.
Christmas Island riot 'inevitable'
The Christmas Island riot was inevitable given the influx of criminals joining asylum seekers at the detention centre, says a former Australian immigration insider.
John Key defends 'rapists' comment
Prime Minister John Key is not backing down from comments he made about Labour MPs "backing the rapists" in the Christmas Island detention centre. Audio
Inaction over Christmas Island is disgraceful- Kelvin Davis
More now on the re-taking of the Christmas Island detention centre yesterday. Australian police used teargas and force to regain control after a riot by detainees including New Zealanders awaiting… Audio
Inaction over Christmas Island is disgraceful- Kelvin Davis
Prime Minister John Key is standing by his comments in parliament yesterday where he accused Labour of taking the side of murders, child molesters and rapists by raising questions about the treatment… Audio
Five detainees injured during Christmas Island operation
Australia's Immigration Minister, Peter Dutton, says five detainees were injured during yesterday's early morning operation to regain control of the detention centre. Audio
John Key not backing down from comments in parliament.
I spoke to the Prime Minister John Key a few moments ago, and I asked him if he felt he went too far with his comments in Parliament yesterday. Audio
Christmas Island under control with tear gas, force
The Australian government says tear gas and force was used to regain control of the Christmas Island detention centre. Audio
Adams defends PM over 'rapists' comments
The Justice Minister, Amy Adams, is defending the Prime Minister after he accused the Labour Party of backing rapists. Audio
Friends and foes condemn John Key's 'rapists' comment
An outburst by the Prime Minister has sparked widespread condemnation from opponents and allies alike. Video
A new level of brutality for debate?
Parliamentary debate can be robust but the scenes that unfolded in the House this afternoon took that to a new level, says Jane Patterson. Video
Christmas Island: Staff back in control
Staff are back in full control of the Christmas Island Detention Centre, the Australian Department of Immigration says. Audio
Andrew Little talks about Christmas Island debate
As you've just heard, Labour MPs walked out Parliament this afternoon after John Key said they were 'backing rapists' over the Christmas Island riots. Audio
More from Australian political journalist
The Christmas Island riot has been put down but at some cost. Audio
Political editor on clash in NZ Parliament
More now on Christmas Island, and five detainees have been hurt or need medical help after Australian riot police seized back control of the detention centre today. Audio
More from Australian political journalist
Anna Henderson of the ABC is at the federal parliament in Canberra. Audio
Accusations Labour backing rapists prompts mass walk out
Our political editor, Jane Patterson is in Wellington, where Labour MPs walked out after the Speaker of the House refused to censure John Key. Audio
PM's 'backing rapists' taunt triggers walkout
Labour MPs have stormed out of Parliament after John Key said they were 'backing rapists' over the Christmas Island riots among detained New Zealanders. Audio
Kelvin Davis calls PM gutless
Dr Bryce Edwards talks about Labour MP Kelvin Davis confronting John Key over the Christmas Island detainees. Audio