‘Massive betrayal’: Iranian nationals with valid tourist visas blocked from entering Australia for six months

Tony Burke says decisions about permanent stays should be ‘deliberate decisions of the government, not a random consequence of who booked a holiday’ Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Iranian tourists will be banned from entering Australia for the next six months after the home affairs minister, Tony Burke, triggered tough new immigration laws over concerns visitors may n

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ot be able to return to Iran. The ban will apply to around 6,800 Iranians with valid tourist visas – though some may still be given the chance to enter the country under special consideration. Continue reading... Tony Burke says decisions about permanent stays should be ‘deliberate decisions of the government, not a random consequence of who booked a holiday’ Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Iranian tourists will be banned from entering Australia for the next six months after the home affairs minister, Tony Burke, triggered tough new immigration laws over concerns visitors may not be able to return to Iran. The ban will apply to around 6,800 Iranians with valid tourist visas – though some may still be given the chance to enter the country under special consideration. Continue reading...

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