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- [warm] This is NewsCard Daily for Monday April 20, 2026 ... the biggest stories from Australia and around the world in just minutes. — — [serious] We begin in Canberra where Australia signs a brand new immigration law today. Major changes kick in immediately ... rewriting rules on who can live and work here. Employers now face tougher proof requirements for sponsorships ... or risk losing visas entirely. This targets overstayers and boosts checks ... amid rising concerns for students and migrants. Prime Minister Albanese's government pushes enforcement ... while families watch nervously for impacts on their futures. — — [urgent] In Melbourne ... fuel panic grips stations as the government steps in to secure supplies. Prime Minister Albanese underwrites deals for Ampol and Viva Energy ... buying gasoline and diesel at inflated spot prices. Why? Global disruptions from Middle East tensions linger ... even with a fragile Iran ceasefire. Stations in regional and farming areas run dry ... so Canberra gains power to direct distribution. Albanese warns of a long tail ... meaning pain at the pump for Aussie drivers stretches months. — — [curious] Now to immigration politics heating up. Opposition leader Angus Taylor proposes deporting up to 65,000 visa overstayers ... via a joint task force if his coalition wins the next election. The plan revives temporary protection visas ... limits asylum from safe countries ... and ramps up applicant checks. Indian students voice fears ... as the current Albanese government slams it divisive. Elections loom ... putting migration in the spotlight for everyday Aussies. — — [serious] Over in our migration system ... student visas face surging refusals and doubled fees for the 485 graduate visa. Iranian passport holders risk border bans ... approval times crawl ... and the last 189 skilled visa round nears. Experts urge talking to employers early ... to keep doors open in this tightening landscape. Everyday dreamers feel the squeeze ... as points tests still rule. — — [urgent] Meanwhile overseas in the Middle East ... that shaky Iran ceasefire tests global fuel chains ... hitting Australian wallets hard. Supplies won't snap back quick ... underscoring our energy vulnerability. — — [hopeful] And in Europe ... early signs of market rebound offer relief ... as traders bet on steadying oil flows. Australians abroad stay cautious ... but home front prep brings some security. — — [warm] That's NewsCard Daily. For more top stories and quick summaries that keep you informed in minutes, download NewsCard ... available in the App Store.