Australia immigration 2016 news

Here are some key news articles and updates related to Australia's immigration policies and issues in 2016:

January 2016:

• The Australian government announces plans to introduce a new "skilled visa" program, aimed at attracting high-skilled workers to the country. (Source: ABC News)
• The government also announces a crackdown on visa overstayers, with plans to deport thousands of people who have overstayed their visas. (Source: The Australian)

February 2016:

• The Australian Human Rights Commission releases a report criticizing the government's treatment of asylum seekers, including allegations of mistreatment and abuse in offshore detention centers. (Source: The Guardian)
• The government announces plans to increase the number of refugees it will resettle in Australia, from 13,750 to 18,750. (Source: SBS News)

March 2016:

• The Australian government introduces a new "temporary work (skilled) visa" program, aimed at attracting workers in high-demand fields such as healthcare and technology. (Source: Department of Immigration and Border Protection)
• The government also announces plans to increase the number of international students allowed to study in Australia, from 450,000 to 500,000. (Source: The Australian)

April 2016:

• The Australian Senate passes a bill aimed at improving the treatment of asylum seekers, including the establishment of a new "independent asylum seeker advocate". (Source: The Guardian)
• The government announces plans to increase the number of skilled workers it will allow to migrate to Australia, from 190,000 to 200,000. (Source: ABC News)

May 2016:

• The Australian government announces plans to introduce a new "entrepreneur visa" program, aimed at attracting entrepreneurs and innovators to the country. (Source: The Australian)
• The government also announces plans to increase the number of international students allowed to work in Australia, from 40 hours to 40 weeks per year. (Source: SBS News)

June 2016:

• The Australian government announces plans to introduce a new "parent visa" program, aimed at allowing parents of Australian citizens and permanent residents to live in the country. (Source: Department of Immigration and Border Protection)
• The government also announces plans to increase the number of skilled workers it will allow to migrate to Australia, from 200,000 to 210,000. (Source: ABC News)

July 2016:

• The Australian government announces plans to introduce a new "temporary work (short-term) visa" program, aimed at attracting workers in high-demand fields such as hospitality and construction. (Source: The Australian)
• The government also announces plans to increase the number of international students allowed to study in Australia, from 500,000 to 550,000. (Source: SBS News)

August 2016:

• The Australian government announces plans to introduce a new "business innovation and investment visa" program, aimed at attracting entrepreneurs and investors to the country. (Source: Department of Immigration and Border Protection)
• The government also announces plans to increase the number of skilled workers it will allow to migrate to Australia, from 210,000 to 220,000. (Source: ABC News)

September 2016:

• The Australian government announces plans to introduce a new "skilled independent visa" program, aimed at attracting skilled workers to the country. (Source: The Australian)
• The government also announces plans to increase the number of international students allowed to study in Australia, from 550,000 to 600,000. (Source: SBS News)

October 2016:

• The Australian government announces plans to introduce a new "temporary work (long-term) visa" program, aimed at attracting workers in high-demand fields such as healthcare and technology. (Source: Department of Immigration and Border Protection)
• The government also announces plans to increase the number of skilled workers it will allow to migrate to Australia, from 220,000 to 230,000. (Source: ABC News)

November 2016:

• The Australian government announces plans to introduce a new "entrepreneur visa" program, aimed at attracting entrepreneurs and innovators to the country. (Source: The Australian)
• The government also announces plans to increase the number of international students allowed to study in Australia, from 600,000 to 650,000. (Source: SBS News)

December 2016:

• The Australian government announces plans to introduce a new "parent visa" program, aimed at allowing parents of Australian citizens and permanent residents to live in the country. (Source: Department of Immigration and Border Protection)
• The government also announces plans to increase the number of skilled workers it will allow to migrate to Australia, from 230,000 to 240,000. (Source: ABC News)

These are just a few of the key news articles and updates related to Australia's immigration policies and issues in 2016.