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 seeks to reduce the number of temporary visas. In a statement, the government said its options are limited for making changes.

This new policy has caused political friction. It helped spark fractures within the Coalition party. A state premier slammed the move, labelling it a weakness. The premier's comments added to opposition against the policy.