From 1 July 2024 to 28 February 2025, more than 1400 Indian nationals applied for the Permanent Protection Visa in Australia, the second highest after China. But most of these applications are rejected, prompting the question whether this visa is being misused. (Representative image) Credit: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images
The UK and France have put measures in place to curb the issue of illegal migrants coming in through boats and seeking asylum. In Australia, Indian nationals have emerged as one of the largest groups applying for protection visas in recent years. In this episode, we talk to migration expert Suman Dua on the realities behind these asylum claims in Australia and how it harms both genuine and non-genuine applicants.
The UK and France have put measures in place to curb the issue of illegal migrants coming in through boats and seeking asylum. In Australia, Indian nationals have emerged as one of the largest groups applying for protection visas in recent years. In this episode, we talk to migration expert Suman Dua on the realities behind these asylum claims in Australia and how it harms both genuine and non-genuine applicants.
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