Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke issued a direction changing skilled visa processing priorities to reduce net overseas migration.
WHO:Tony Burke
WHAT:Issued a ministerial direction changing skilled visa processing priorities, prioritising temporary applicants and permanent places for skilled migrants already in Australia.
WHEN:Reported Aug 4, 2026 at 4:13 PM ET
WHERE:Australia
WHY:To reduce net overseas migration.
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