Families left waiting as Australian minister says parent visa demand will always outstrip supply

The federal government says demand for parent visas will always outstrip Australia’s capacity to grant them. With places capped at 8,500, high demand continues to drive long waiting times. Assistant Minister for Citizenship, Customs and Multicultural Affairs Julian Hill says the government has increased the number of visas granted and is open to considering changes. In this podcast, we speak to an Indian Australian Sunita Kalkal who says the long wait is difficult and is urging the government to develop new policies.

Melbourne-based Sunita Kalkal with her father/Right image: Assistant Minister for Citizenship Julian Hill Credit: Credits: Sunita Kalkal/AAP

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