Australia's Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke to unveil plan to cut net migration to 225,000 per year

In Australia, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke is set to announce a new migration plan on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at the National Press Club. The plan aims to reduce net overseas migration from about 300,000 in 2025 to 245,000 in 2026/27 and 225,000 per year thereafter. This follows a cabinet disagreement that delayed the announcement and the breakdown of negotiations with the coalition. The government has been using ministerial directives to adjust visa processing, which has caused backlash from employers, including farmers and the construction industry. One Nation and the coalition have also proposed their own migration plans.