Foreign students to face tough restrictions on bringing in family under Labor’s immigration plan
Summary
Australia’s federal government will limit foreign students from bringing family members into the country as part of new immigration rules. The changes aim to reduce net overseas migration while trying to protect the economy, with announcements expected soon from Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke.Key Facts
- Foreign students will face stricter rules about bringing family members with them to Australia.
- The government wants to reduce net overseas migration from about 305,000 to 225,000 over two years.
- Over 337,000 international student visas were issued last year, with about 45,000 for family members of students.
- The changes include stopping visa overstays and limiting long appeals for visa applicants.
- Temporary visa holders remain high, with over 568,000 overseas arrivals expected in 2024-25.
- About 110,898 people without protection visas are still in Australia waiting for deportation.
- The government plans to use legislation and rules to better control who enters and leaves Australia.
- The changes respond to rising political concerns about immigration, including support for the One Nation party’s calls for cuts.
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