The Australian Labor government has unveiled a new crackdown. It concentrates on family visas held by foreign students and individuals who have overstayed their visas. The policy is designed to reduce the number of temporary visas. In a statement, the government said its avenues are constrained for making changes.

This crackdown has created political friction. It fueled fractures within the Coalition party. A state premier slammed the move, describing it a weakness. The premier's comments intensified opposition against the policy.