Tony Burke says decisions about permanent stays should be ‘deliberate decisions of the government, not a random consequence of who booked a holiday’ Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Iranian tourists will be banned from entering Australia for the next six months after the home affairs minister, Tony Burke, triggered tough new immigration laws over concerns visitors may not be able to return to Iran. The ban could apply to up to 7,200 Iranians with valid tourist visas – though some may still be given the chance to enter the country under special consideration. Continue reading...
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WED · 2026-03-25 · 09:23 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0325-34414
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‘Massive betrayal’: Iranian nationals with valid tourist visas blocked from entering Australia for six months
Australia will ban Iranian tourists holding valid visas from entering the country for six months. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke enacted the ban, citing concerns that visitors may be unable to return to Iran.
Sarah Basford CanalesThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-03-25 · 09:23 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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Australia will ban Iranian tourists holding valid visas from entering the country for six months. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke enacted the ban, citing concerns that visitors may be unable to return to Iran. The decision is based on new immigration laws and could affect up to 7,200 Iranians. While the ban is in place, some individuals may still be granted entry under special consideration. Burke stated that decisions about permanent stays should be deliberate government choices, not accidental outcomes of tourist bookings.
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Decisions about permanent stays should be deliberate decisions of the government.
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Iranian tourists will be banned from entering Australia for the next six months.
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Tony Burke triggered tough new immigration laws over concerns visitors may not be able to return to Iran.
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The ban could apply to up to 7,200 Iranians with valid tourist visas.
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