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 indicated its choices are limited for making reforms.

This crackdown has generated political friction. It fueled fractures within the Coalition party. A state premier criticized the move, describing it a weakness. The premier's comments increased opposition against the policy.