Australia Tightens Immigration Rules | Sydney News

Australia’s immigration system is set for major overhaul as the government prepares to strip asylum seekers of work rights if their protection claims are denied — part of a broader crackdown aimed at slashing net overseas migration to 225,000 by 2028. Plans include tightening temporary visas, stricter family reunion rules, and targeting those who overstay on bridging visas. Though debated internally, including whether the measures are stringent enough, officials are pushing forward with reforms after delaying an official announcement. The goal? Stemming long-term stays by visa overstayers and reshaping migration flows post-pandemic. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f69d2295164fe5f0