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Labor moves to block some temporary visa holders travelling to Australia amid Middle East war

The Guardian - World NewsEN 1 min read 100% complete by Sarah Basford Canales and Tom McIlroyMarch 10, 2026 at 02:58 AM
Labor moves to block some temporary visa holders travelling to Australia amid Middle East war
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The Australian Labor government is proposing new immigration legislation to restrict certain temporary visa holders from entering the country. The legislation, introduced by Assistant Citizenship Minister Julian Hill, would grant the Home Affairs Minister the power to prevent individuals from specific regions, such as Iran, from traveling to Australia. This move aims to prevent individuals from using temporary visas as a pathway to permanent residency due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The proposed changes come shortly after Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke assisted asylum applications from members of the Iranian women's football team. The legislation is being presented as an urgent amendment.

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Iranian women’s football team 60% Julian Hill 70% Tony Burke 70% Iran ×280% Middle East ×280% Labor Party (Australia) 80% Australia ×290%

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immigration laws 90% temporary visa 80% middle east war 70% iran 60% asylum applications 60% home affairs minister 50% legislation 40%

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