One Nation Proposes Drastic Cuts to Australian Migration, Targeting Students and Skilled Migrant Families

Australia's One Nation party has announced a comprehensive plan to slash immigration by 750,000 places over three years, with major cuts aimed at international student visas and eliminating visas for families of skilled migrants. The proposal seeks to achieve

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Australia's One Nation party has unveiled a significant migration policy proposal aiming to cut the country's immigration intake by 750,000 places over the next three years. The plan, announced on September 14, 2026, targets substantial reductions in international student numbers and the elimination of visas for families of skilled migrants. After an initial period of

The proposed changes to student visas would see the annual intake reduced from 590,000 to approximately 350,000. One Nation intends to create a new

For Filipino skilled workers considering Australia, the proposal states that visas would remain uncapped and driven by employer demand, with a priority on in-demand trades. However, a key element of the plan is to eliminate all visa places for the families of skilled migrants. This move could significantly impact family reunification pathways for many Filipinos.

Further measures include a lifetime ban from Australia for visa overstayers who fail to exit the country, and a pause on migration from nations that the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade rates as

These proposed cuts and restrictions could profoundly reshape migration pathways for Filipinos across all categories. Filipino students aspiring to study in Australia, particularly in fields like accounting, IT, and business which One Nation deems

and skilled workers hoping to bring their families, may find their opportunities significantly curtailed. The plan also has implications for Filipino communities in New Zealand considering a move to Australia, as well as those in the Philippines weighing their options for international study or work.