‘I’m very worried about it’: Burke’s warning on Australia becoming a guest worker economy
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Source: The Age
Published: 2026-09-17 05:00 UTC+10:00
Section: Politics / Federal
Factuality Score: 95
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Business, Immigration, Australia, Economy & Finance, Labour & Workers, Business & Economy
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Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke fears Australia could become a guest worker economy, as the number of temporary visas issued each year passes 1 million and the government prepares to announce major changes to the immigration system.
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