Australia Imposes Temporary Travel Restrictions on Iranian Visa Holders
"The conflict in Iran has increased the risk that some temporary visa holders may be unable or unlikely to depart Australia when their visas expire," Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said in a statement.
The restrictions will not affect individuals already in Australia, close family members of citizens or permanent residents, or those granted special travel permissions in limited cases.
Burke noted that Iranians may still apply for visas during this period, and parents of Australian citizens will receive “sympathetic consideration.” He added that the government “is closely monitoring global developments” and will adjust policies as needed.
The decision has faced criticism from migration lawyers and activists. Sarah Joseph, an Australian Professor of Human Rights Law at Griffith University, condemned the move as "disgusting." She said on the US social media platform X, "Iranian visa holders temporarily barred from travelling to Australia due to the risk that they don’t play football. Disgusting decision."
The announcement comes amid ongoing conflict between Iran, the US, and Israel since February 28, which Tehran says has claimed over 1,300 Iranian lives so far.
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