Australia to detain tourists who overstay visas amid immigration crackdown

The Australian government has announced a new policy to detain tourists who overstay their visas as part of a broader crackdown on immigration violations. The initiative targets a population of approximately 77,000 individuals currently residing in the country without valid authorization. Affected individuals will face either immediate detention or mandatory departure from the country.

Government officials stated that the measure is intended to reduce the rising number of visa overstayers. This policy shift reflects a tightening of immigration enforcement protocols within Australia.