Controversial Australian Immigration Proposal
A controversial proposal to change Australian immigration laws is being hotly debated within the government. This is a proposal by the opposition Coalition party to ease work restrictions on tourist and student visas as one way to assist with rebuilding after the massive flooding in Queensland. However, the ruling party is rejecting this idea with claims that it will actually hinder rather then help with rebuilding efforts and at the same time would undermine the integrity of the Australian visa system.
The Australian Minister for Immigration has said that the Government is already in the process of expediting some visa applications for temporary flood workers, and that other changes to the visa system were unnecessary, especially as these involved student and tourist visas intended for non-work purposes.