Australia Slows Issuance of Working Holiday Visas Amid Migration Review
3 sources across 3 countries · Hong Kong · Japan · United States
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- South China Morning Post
- Asahi Shimbun
- Bloomberg
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Australia is slowing the processing of working holiday visas, which are popular with backpackers from Japan and Europe, as the government considers policies to reduce migration. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke stated on Sunday that while visas are still being processed, they are moving more slowly than before. According to the department website, applications for individuals from 24 nations with an annual cap have been paused for the current financial year. For nations without a cap, processing times have increased since July. Minister Burke noted that new migration curbs are currently going through a cabinet process, though he did not provide a specific date for the announcement of the new policy.
How each side framed it
- Centre-left
- The center-left outlet framed the event as a restriction and a potential policy review.
- Centre
- The center outlet framed the move as a slowing of processes in anticipation of migration cuts.
- Centre-right
- The center-right outlet framed the slowdown as part of a fresh migration crackdown.
Sources
- Centre-left Asahi Shimbun: Australia restricts issuance of "working holiday visas"; review of immigration policy?
- Centre Bloomberg: Australia Slows ‘Backpacker’ Visa Process as Migration Cuts Eyed
- Centre-right South China Morning Post: Australia slows down ‘backpacker visas’ in fresh migration crackdown
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