Migration Intelligence

Migration cuts poised to result in increase in interest rates.

Migration cuts, AI and rising interest rates mean an era of long-term disinflation The Reserve Bank will increase interest rates on Tuesday, but three new factors entirely outside the bank's control are pulling rates in different directions.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-26/partner-visa-delays-for-offshore-applicants/107185444?fbclid=IwdGRjcAUklt9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mAXNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHm_UtjcY_15rchl-nnUnBSV5HgYlwnwsThAqBV3mP33pip8q84Vj2VJS4Rc6_aem_UpFMAzNEJsqZgB2KrG0GYA

'Unbearable emotional weight': Partner visa delays come at high personal cost Australians who want to build their lives with partners or spouses from overseas say they are worried visa wait times will continue to grow.

As debate rages over migration levels in Australia, more Australians will be dying than being born by 2060s - Intergenerational Report

More Australians will be dying than being born in 40 years as major report predicts future of lower growth Seventh intergenerational report also outlines how Australia is at cusp of an uncertain age of artificial intelligence

Life just got tougher for international students under new visa rules. Why is this group being targeted?

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Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has framed these changes as part of a broader, “orderly” and “fair” approach to lowering net overseas migration.

The changes have drawn criticism from business and agricultural groups.

Home Affairs Minister's Wish-list.

1) Create an Expression of Interest for Student visa
2) Stop false protection visa claims

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-17/labor-immigration-crackdown-students-backpackers-overstay-visa/107164354

Summary of Home Affairs Minister's announcements. More details to follow.

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As per ABC News - International students to be effectively barred from bringing family to Australia

Family visas for foreign students targeted in migration crackdown International students would effectively be banned from bringing family members to Australia under a long-awaited overhaul of the immigration system.

WA Invitation Round happening

Major announcement expected tomorrow

Albanese government to reveal migration plan within days It comes after One Nation committed to drastic cuts.