Government announces major overhaul of Australia's migration system | 9 News Australia

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The Home Affairs Minister has unveiled sweeping changes to Australia's migration system, including an overhaul of backpacker approvals. Some backpackers will have to rely on a ballot to decide whether they remain in Australia under Labor’s long-awaited migration crackdown. Tony Burke says he would target backpackers, visa hoppers and overstayers in a National Press Club address titled “who arrives, who stays, who leaves”.| Subscribe and 🔔: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9 | Get more breaking news at nine.com.au FOLLOW 9News Australia ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9News/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NewsAUS ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9news/ Join 9News for the latest in news and events that affect you in your local city, as well as news from across Australia and the world. #BREAKINGNEWS #9NEWS #AUSTRALIA

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