Labor plans migration cuts as Tony Burke pulls out of major speech
Summary
The Labor government in Australia plans to introduce new rules aimed at reducing net overseas migration and encouraging temporary residents to leave. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke’s speech on managing the migration program was postponed, while migration targets remain stable but some visa rules are being tightened.Key Facts
- Labor will cut net overseas migration through new rules but won’t lower the target below current levels.
- Tony Burke’s speech on migration was delayed due to political reasons inside the Albanese government.
- The permanent migration target remains at 185,000 people for 2025-26, the same as the previous year.
- Visa fees for international students doing postgraduate study have increased by 25%, following a recent doubling.
- Net overseas migration dropped 45% from its post-pandemic peak of 556,000 in late 2023 to 301,000 currently.
- The government may tighten rules on working holiday visas and family visas, and limit appeal rights for some migrants.
- Critics warn that focusing on migrants may fuel fear and division rather than solve real social issues.
- The policy changes coincide with political competition, with Labor and One Nation adjusting to public opinion shifts.
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