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Migration crackdown: Labor tightens visa rules for students, tourists and backpackers

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The government has also flagged stronger enforcement and a crackdown on visa hopping.


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The government has also flagged stronger enforcement and a crackdown on visa hopping.


Key Points

  • The government has unveiled its plan to reduce net overseas migration to 225,000 by 2028 in line with forecasts from the May budget.
  • Many of the most significant changes relate to international students, working holiday makers and visitor visas.
  • The policy has drawn mixed reactions, with the Federation of Ethnic Communities' Councils of Australia expressing support, while the Coalition and One Nation have criticised the proposed changes.

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