Australia to restrict student, backpacker visas in migration clampdown
The Australian interior minister said reducing migration is needed to address housing pressures. The move comes amid a far-right surge in the polls.
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The Australian interior minister said reducing migration is needed to address housing pressures. The move comes amid a far-right surge in the polls.
The government wants to reduce net overseas migration to 225,000 people by 2028.
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Labor will restrict international student families, cap longer backpacker stays and target visa overstayers as it seeks greater control over migration.
Higher education stakeholders say sweeping migration changes will jeopardise an export industry worth $55 billion, with international students likely to choose other destinations.
Labor will tighten rules for temporary migrants bringing family members, switching visas and extending their stays as it seeks to cut net overseas migration.
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Under the plans, only children over 15 would be able to set up their own social media accounts. Grouped from 5 articles across 5 sources.
Farming and tourism industry leaders say cuts to backpacker numbers will slash the available workforce across regional Australia.