Australia to Crack Down on ‘Systemic’ Visa Fraud, Exploitation
10/04/2023 11:10
Australia announced measures to tackle fraud and exploitation in its immigration program, particularly abuse of student and protection visas that Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil described as “serious and systemic.”
Australia announced measures to tackle fraud and exploitation in its immigration program, particularly abuse of student and protection visas that Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil described as “serious and systemic.”
A new division focusing on immigration compliance will be created, with an additional A$50 million ($31.5 million) in funding provided, O’Neil said Wednesday in Canberra. Wider changes to the immigration system are also on the table, with a broad review to be delivered before the end of the year.
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