Immigration issues

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Make sense of Australia’s migration policies, with news reports and interviews about visas, citizenship, passports and more from the SBS News team.

  1. 5d ago

    Why is Australia's social cohesion under pressure?

    Australia is becoming less trusting, more pessimistic and increasingly divided over immigration The latest Mapping Social Cohesion report reveals support for multiculturalism has fallen sharply, and negative attitudes towards some religious communities are on the riseIn this story:Dr James O'Donnell, lead author of the Scanlon Foundation's latest report says the study reveals a cause for concern of Australia's changing social landscapeAlthough 76 per cent of Australians still believe multiculturalism is good for the country, that's a 13 point decline in just three yearsSix in ten believe immigration levels are too highStudy reveals 40 per cent negative attitudes towards Muslims in the countryNationally trust and attitudes towards diversity are deteriorating, but 80 per cent say their neighbours get alongTrust in government remains low, with just 31 per cent saying they trust the federal government all or most of the timeAlmost half or 48 per cent believe major changes to the country's political system are neededSBS News in Depth is a news analysis podcast from SBS, going behind the headlines with reporting and interviews on the stories shaping Australia and the world.Listen to more episodes of SBS News in Depth, and follow the show on the SBS Audio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.For the latest news from Australia and around the world, visit SBS News and follow us on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.

  2. Oct 13

    The families being kept apart by new visa rules

    Visa delays and new rules leave families struggling to reunite with ageing parents as backlogs continue to grow. New visitor visa restrictions are adding pressure to families already facing lengthy parent visa backlogs. This episode explores the difficult choices confronting migrants with ageing parents overseas as long waits, high costs and changing rules raise fresh questions about family reunification.In this episodeHow new visitor visa conditions could limit options for families waiting on parent visasOne family's tragic experience after years of waiting for a visa decision Advocates say the changes could leave ageing parents separated from their children for decades.The growing parent visa backlog, processing times and costs facing applicantsConcerns that migration policies may force some families to choose between life in Australia and caring for ageing parents overseasSBS News in Depth is a news analysis podcast from SBS, going behind the headlines with reporting and interviews on the stories shaping Australia and the world.Listen to more episodes of SBS News in Depth, and follow the show on the SBS Audio app, Apple For the latest news from Australia and around the world, visit SBS News and follow us on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.

  3. Sep 18

    Labor says its migration changes will have a 'soft landing' on the economy. Some farmers disagree

    The federal government says Labor’s long-awaited immigration reforms are designed to bring net migration down, ease pressure on housing and close what it describes as loopholes in the visa system. But what does that look like for farmers, current international students and migrant workers?

  4. Jul 4

    One Nation came second in the Hunter electorate last election. What do voters there think now?

    Support for One Nation has been on the rise in recent months. But in the electorate of Hunter - a Labor stronghold in New South Wales - the party was the runner up in last year's election, one of only two electorates where that happened. SBS News reporter Kerrin Thomas travelled to Hunter to speak to residents about how they're feeling about the party's latest moves.

  5. Jun 23

    Support for multiculturalism is declining. Why is that so?

    A new report by the Lowy Institute reveals support for multiculturalism in Australia has plunged in the past two years. A recent poll has linked a decline in support for both current migration levels and multiculturalism, which coincides with growing fears about economic and social safety. A new report by the Lowy Institute reveals support for multiculturalism in Australia has plunged in the past two years.A recent poll has linked a decline in support for both current migration levels and multiculturalism, which coincides with growing fears about economic and social safety.

  6. Jun 19

    As Australia celebrates one million refugees, some employers are stepping up offering jobs and training

    This week, Australia celebrates the one million refugees who’ve made a home here since the end of World War Two. While some employers are offering new jobs and training, there are also calls to cut the refugee intake and some initiatives are at risk.

  7. May 21

    NSW’s first Migrant Workers Centre opens in Sydney

    The New South Wales government has unveiled the state's first Migrant Workers Centre to support temporary visa holders. It means migrant workers in Sydney now have a dedicated hub to seek help over work exploitation. It’s backed by $6.5 million in state funding over the next four years to provide workplace, safety and immigration support to vulnerable migrants across the state.

  8. Apr 14

    Strong backlash as Angus Taylor unveils Coalition’s controversial immigration policy

    Opposition leader Angus Taylor has outlined the Coalition's new hardline immigration policy. The plan has drawn widespread criticism and strong condemnation from critics, including Labor and human rights groups.

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Make sense of Australia’s migration policies, with news reports and interviews about visas, citizenship, passports and more from the SBS News team.

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    SBS News
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  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
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