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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. Grouped from 2 articles across 2 sources.

2 reports2 sourcesSep 17, 2026, 8:35 AM
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DWSep 17, 2026, 8:35 AM

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.

BBC NewsSep 17, 2026, 5:05 AM

International students, 'visa hoppers' and backpackers targeted in Australia migration crackdown

The government wants to reduce net overseas migration to 225,000 people by 2028.

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