Burke seeks expanded powers to reject temporary visas amid Middle East conflict
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Source: The Age
Published: 2026-03-10 12:02 UTC+10:00
Section: Politics / Federal
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Immigration, Middle East, Australia, War & Conflict
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The Albanese government will seek to amend the Migration Act to allow Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke to prevent cohorts of current temporary visa holders from travelling to Australia where they may claim asylum as they shelter from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
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