PoliticsAustralia politics live: Labor to unveil immigration rules as PM hails narrowing gender gap

The Australian government is set to announce major immigration changes that will impose tougher limits on foreign students bringing family members. Australia has climbed to eighth in the World Economic Forum’s 2026 Global Gender Gap Report, its highest position ever and 35 places above its ranking when the Albanese government took office. The government credits political representation, paid parental leave, wage rises and women’s health investment.

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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-09-16 20:27Original