Migration's Double Standard Australia's latest migration curbs have sparked an outcry from proponents of open borders, but beneath the surface lies a more nuanced reality.
The government's decision to limit international students' ability to bring family members into the country has raised eyebrows among advocacy groups and some student cohorts.
However, it also reflects a shrewd attempt to balance competing interests. ASEAN nations – including Singapore – have been exempted from this new rule, which may seem inconsistent at first glance.