Migration Reform Sparks Business Concerns | Sydney News

Minister Tony Burke’s push to overhaul Australia’s migration system by prioritizing direct family ties over extended relatives is sparking fierce debate—especially among small business owners who fear the policy could cripple their operations. With over 100,000 people stuck in visa backlogs, the government claims the move will make the system fairer and faster. But café and restaurant owners like Steven Theodoridis and Melike Kaya warn that cutting ties to extended family disrupts community cohesion and makes hiring harder, especially as local workers remain scarce. Critics argue immigrants are vital to the economy—and a more balanced system is needed to ensure integration without harming businesses. 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/7e73b03ef951d49f