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‘Massive betrayal’: Iranian nationals with valid tourist visas blocked from entering Australia for six months

globalMarch 25, 2026
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‘Massive betrayal’: Iranian nationals with valid tourist visas blocked from entering Australia for six months
Tony Burke says decisions about permanent stays should be ‘deliberate decisions of the government, not a random consequence of who booked a holiday’Get our
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Tony Burke says decisions about permanent stays should be ‘deliberate decisions of the government, not a random consequence of who booked a holiday’

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Iranian tourists will be banned from entering Australia for the next six months after the home affairs minister, Tony Burke, triggered tough new immigration laws over concerns visitors may not be able to return to Iran.

The ban could apply to more than 7,000 Iranians with valid tourist visas – though some may still be given the chance to enter the country under special consideration.

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Source: Guardian - World News

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