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Home Affairs visa backlog plan welcomed, but reforms urged

IOL · 27 August 2026 at 15:11

Home Affairs visa backlog plan welcomed, but reforms urged

Parliament’s security committee has welcomed Home Affairs’ efforts to clear visa backlogs, while calling for reforms to prevent delays from recurring.

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