The Australian Labor government has unveiled a new crackdown. It concentrates on family visas held by foreign students and individuals who have remained beyond their visa expiry. The policy seeks to reduce the number of temporary visas. In a statement, the government indicated its avenues are constrained for making reforms.

This new policy has created political friction. It helped spark fractures within the Coalition party. A state premier criticized the move, labelling it a concession. The premier's comments intensified opposition against the policy.