One Nation MP open to slashing family visas
One Nation MP David Farley says his party is open to slashing Australia's permanent family visa intake, meaning Australian citizens could be stripped of their right to be reunited with their spouses or children.
One Nation politician David Farley has indicated his party may reduce the number of permanent family visas granted in Australia. Announcing a plan to cut Australia's temporary migration intake by 750,000 over three years, including a ban on certain families, Mr Farley said One Nation would reveal its immigration strategy soon. The party did not specify the new permanent migration intake, but Mr Farley suggested family reunion visas for skilled migrants could be slashed if the nation's infrastructure can keep up.
Former Immigration Department deputy secretary Abul Rizvi stated that it is illegal for the government to cap family visas for Australian citizens and permanent residents, leading to a backlog of around 120,000 partner visa applications. Labor and the Liberal Party have criticized the proposal, with some warning it could harm the economy.
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