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Australia's Liberal Party Proposes 3-Year Visa Block for Migrants

2/16/2026

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A leaked Liberal Party proposal in Australia seeks to block migrants from up to 13 countries, including Gaza, Egypt, and Somalia.
The draft proposes suspending visa processing for three years for regions under terrorist control.
New Opposition Leader Angus Taylor supports the plan, arguing migrants must accept Australian values.
Deputy Liberal leader Jane Hume calls for a migration policy reset, stressing skilled migration while noting the need for change.

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Story summary

A leaked Liberal Party proposal in Australia seeks to block migrants from up to 13 countries, including Gaza, Egypt, and Somalia.
The draft proposes suspending visa processing for three years for regions under terrorist control.
New Opposition Leader Angus Taylor supports the plan, arguing migrants must accept Australian values.
Deputy Liberal leader Jane Hume calls for a migration policy reset, stressing skilled migration while noting the need for change.