Australia plans to ban student dependants and cut migration targets
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke will announce new immigration rules in Canberra on Thursday that restrict family visas for foreign students.
New restrictions on student families
International students will no longer be allowed to bring dependants into the country under the upcoming policy changes. The government aims to reduce net overseas migration numbers while maintaining economic stability through these targeted adjustments. Officials intend to shift certain visa categories away from demand-driven settings to gain better control over arrival figures.
Migration cap and visa hopping
The federal plan includes capping net overseas migration at 225,000 people by the year 2028. Temporary residence permits will face stricter issuance rules to prevent individuals from staying beyond their visa expiration dates. These measures are designed to address housing pressures and limit lengthy appeals processes for applicants seeking entry.
Legislative approach to migration
Labor intends to use legislation to manage arrival numbers but may rely on regulations if parliament cannot agree. The speech titled The work of managing the migration program was scheduled for the National Press Club in Canberra. Previous announcements were delayed due to internal cabinet debates regarding the scale and direction of these proposed changes.
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