Leaked Immigration Policy Seeks to Pause Visa Processing for Gaza, Select Philippine Areas

A leaked immigration policy by the Liberal Party aims to pause visa immigration for certain parts of the world.

Liberal Party leader Angus Taylor is said to be considering this new policy.

Liberal Party’s Leaked Immigration Policy

According to a report by news.com.au, should the policy become official, it will affect those from certain parts of Somalia and the Philippines, particularly the areas that have been associated with terrorism in recent years.

This means that the pause in visa processing would not affect all migrants from both countries as it would only affect those from specific areas.

However, the report also notes that this would not be the case for Gaza as the policy may temporarily restrict all immigration from Gaza.

‘The Door Must Be Shut’

Angus Taylor has been vocal about who gets to enter Australia and who doesn’t.

According to ABC News, the Liberal Party leader made it clear that “the door must be shut” to those who do not share the same values as Australia does.

news.com.au also points out that the policy also directs authorities to deport those holding temporary visas if they breach said values.

“We believe that you need to obey the law,” said Taylor. “We believe in basic freedoms of speech and religion, and if people don’t accept those things, they shouldn’t come to our country.”

“The door should be shut,” he emphasized.