Integration is back
Peter Dutton has signalled that provisional migrants should be treated as temporary residents until they have ‘proven their commitment’ to Australia. This is an explicit integrationist agenda. He is considering asking questions that test the values and commitment to Australia of those who seek permanent status. There is little detail on the visa reforms, but they appear to consider the removal of the social welfare safety net and other services, such as health, education and employment services for migrants under a provisional visa system.