Australia Tightens Immigration Rules | Global News

Australia’s immigration crackdown is heating up, with new rules slamming the brakes on student and backpacker visas—no more family members unless you’re doing a PhD, and visa extensions now require higher education levels. Working holiday visas are being capped and moved to a ballot system, hitting sectors like agriculture hard. While the government frames this as smart migration management, critics warn it risks sidelining long-term talent strategy amid rising living costs and public pressure. With population still climbing to 27.9 million and net overseas migration a key driver, the push to hit 225,000 migrants by 2028 adds urgency to a politically charged balancing act.

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