The 2026 Federal Budget forecast net overseas migration to rise by an additional 20,000 people in 2026–27 before moderating to about 225,000 a year from 2027 to 2030.

“I am taking all the blame on myself. I am telling you that it is my fault. I am very sorry about it."

The tribunal found Singh’s Indian identity, accent and language were repeatedly mocked, with evidence that workers were discouraged from speaking Hindi among themselves, including during breaks.

Hanson also criticised Australia’s international student settings, questioning why some overseas students are permitted to bring family members with them while studying.

Government sources stress the NOM projections are Treasury forecasts based on current settings.

Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu remain on the list of countries affected under the United States’ Visa Bond Program, which was first introduced as a pilot in August 2025 to reduce visa overstays.

The Department of Home Affairs stressed that genuine Home Affairs officers do not visit people’s homes to collect photographs, fingerprints or other biometric information.

The tribunal said there was no evidence that Indian authorities were aware of his activities or had shown any interest in him.

Applications involving his wife and three children, who remain in India, are also reportedly being processed.

Indian passport, visa and consular services in Australia will officially resume through VFS Global from 23 July 2026, with the High Commission of India...