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Federal Government Adjusts Immigration Policy and Visa Processing Times

Steady: 0 in the last 7 days Updated oct 14

The latest in this situation

  1. The government continues to manage the business immigration system.

How it started

1 report, 1 independent, last reported Sep 21. The briefing below covers this first event.

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What happened

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The federal government announced changes to immigration policy, including stabilizing Working Holiday Maker visa processing times to three months and maintaining normal processing speed for skilled visas. The program will also implement a ballot system and caps for visa holders returning for a second or third year. The government stated that net overseas migration has been reduced by 45 percent.

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Why it matters

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The federal government stated that immigration plays an important role in the national economy. The government warned that a net-negative migration trend could have real consequences for sectors such as aged care, health care, hospitality, and agriculture.

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Who's involved

  • federal governmentThe central governing authority managing immigration policy and visa restrictions.

How it developed

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  1. The government continues to manage the business immigration system.Sub-event
  2. General statement about federal government managing immigration policy.1 source

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