Asylum and Migration
Australia Tightens Visa Policy, Backpackers Bear the Brunt
Australian Interior Minister Burke announced stricter visa policies for migrants, including bans on partners joining international students and tighter rules for working holiday visas. The government aims to reduce annual migrant intake from 300,000 to 225,000 by 2028, capping second-year extensions at 45,000 spots via lottery. Critics argue current levels strain social services and housing, while the policy comes amid rising support for the right-wing One Nation party.
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