Australia's Labor Government to Unveil New Immigration Rules; Travel Bans Planned for Child Support Defaulters
The Australian government announced plans to introduce travel bans for child support dodgers with debts exceeding $10,000, as it prepares to reveal fresh immigration policy.
Minister Tanya Plibersek confirmed that upcoming legislation will automatically prevent people with outstanding child support debts over $10,000 from leaving the country. She cited over 200 cases with debts exceeding $150,000 and one case with a debt surpassing $2 million, describing the travel ban as "a strong incentive for people to pay."
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to announce new immigration rules as part of broader policy changes. When questioned about cabinet discussions, Albanese declined to discuss internal deliberations but stated the focus remains on ensuring "our immigration system is fit for purpose" while continuing to recognise migrant contributions to Australia.
Sources
- Australian politics live: Labor to reveal new immigration rules; PM hails narrowing of gender gap — The Guardian — World
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