Foreign students to face tough restrictions on bringing in family under Labor’s immigration plan

Published September 16, 2026 · Category: News

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Home affairs minister Tony Burke will detail long-awaited changes as support for One Nation surges amid immigration debate

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Foreign students will face tough restrictions on the ability to bring family members into Australia, as the federal government shifts sections of the country’s immigration system away from demand-driven settings.

Long-awaited changes will be revealed by the home affairs minister, Tony Burke, on Thursday, and are expected to include efforts to stop visa overstays and limit lengthy appeals processes for applicants.

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