The Australian Labor government has announced a tough new policy. It focuses on family visas held by foreign students and individuals who have remained beyond their visa expiry. The policy aims to reduce the number of temporary visas. In a statement, the government indicated its choices are restricted for making adjustments.

This new policy has created political friction. It helped spark fractures within the Coalition party. A state premier slammed the move, calling it appeasement. The premier's comments increased opposition against the policy.