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Timor-Leste

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  • Population............................................................................................1,506,909 (2024 est.)
  • Population growth rate ................................................................................2.04% (2024 est.)
  • Birth rate..............................................................29.7 births/1,000 population (2024 est.)
  • Death rate.............................................................5.5 deaths/1,000 population (2024 est.)
  • Net migration rate..........................................-3.8 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2024 est.)
  • Ethnic groups...............................Austronesian (Malayo-Polynesian) (includes Tetun, Mambai, Tokodede, Galoli, Kemak, Baikeno), Melanesian-Papuan (includes Bunak, Fataluku, Bakasai), small Chinese minority

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May 1, 2004

East Timor: Old Migration Challenges in the World's Newest Country

In May, following a UN withdrawal, East Timor's government will have more responsibility for dealing with thorny migration issues.

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East Timor: Old Migration Challenges in the World's Newest Country
In May, following a UN withdrawal, East Timor's government will have more responsibility for dealing with thorny migration issues.
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The Central Role of Cooperation in Australia’s Immigration Enforcement Strategy

Cooperation with other countries has become a central part of Australian border enforcement. Partnerships with countries such as Indonesia, Cambodia, Nauru, and Papua New Guinea have helped Australia curb irregular maritime migration, but also come at significant costs. This report explores the current and future role of cooperation in Australian immigration enforcement policy.