The federal government is set to unveil major overhauls to Australia’s immigration system, targeting foreign student visa policies and tightening rules around family sponsorships. New measures will reportedly aim to curb visa overstays and reduce prolonged appeals processes for applicants, marking a shift away from demand-driven immigration settings. With One Nation’s support rising amid heightened debate over migration, the changes—led by the home affairs minister—could reshape how international students and their families access visas. The announcement comes as public and political scrutiny over immigration policies intensifies.
Home affairs minister Tony Burke will detail long-awaited changes as support for One Nation surges amid immigration debateFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastForeign students will face tough restrictions on the ability to bring family members into Australia, as the federal government shifts sections of Australia’s immigration system away from demand-driven settings.Long-awaited changes will be revealed by the home affairs minister, Tony Burke, on Thursday, and are expected to include efforts to stop visa overstays and limit lengthy appeals processes for applicants.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s Politics, really newsletter here Continue reading...
