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Visa crackdowns may empower domestic abusers, advocates warn
Experts fear stricter migration enforcement will give abusers more leverage over victims already trapped by visa threats.
Abc · 2m
Regional Queensland fears visa cuts will cripple workforce
Federal immigration cuts threaten businesses in north Queensland that rely on working holiday visa holders for over 60% of staff.
the Guardian · 3m
Can Australia learn from Canada's migration gamble?
Canada slashed temporary migration and its economy adjusted. But Australia's situation is very different, and the long-term costs may be steep.
the Guardian · 2m
Labor's visa overstayer detention plan draws Trump comparison
Australia's government plans to reopen detention centres for visa overstayers, drawing criticism from Greens and advocates who say it mirrors Trump-style immigration enforcement.
the Guardian · 2m
Labor's measured migration gamble
Tony Burke defends Australia's immigration levels against political pressure to slash numbers, arguing deep cuts would harm the economy and services.
the Guardian · 2m
Burke defends immigration cuts against farm lobby warnings
Australia's agriculture sector warns of food shortages and higher prices, but the government insists its new migration rules won't damage the economy.
the Guardian · 2m
Australia tightens rules on student and backpacker visas
Australia is cracking down on international students, visa hoppers, and working holidaymakers to reduce net migration to 225,000 by 2028.
BBC News · 1m