Portfolio — 14 May 2026
Tribune’s note
Burke's most substantive parliamentary contribution on 14 May was an Immigration and Citizenship account of budget-driven migration reform, citing a 45 percent fall in net overseas migration from its peak and a new target directing 70 percent of the permanent intake to onshore applicants. The budget also introduces a ballot mechanism to constrain working-holiday and backpacker visas and legislation to cap international student numbers, both framed explicitly as housing-pressure measures.
Burke also tabled documents in the House in his Leader of the House capacity, with details to be recorded in the Votes and Proceedings.
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