Australia’s Home Affairs minister has implemented changes to skilled migration visas, quietly prioritizing onshore workers over those from overseas. The Coalition party alleges this constitutes “migration by stealth,” suggesting a deliberate effort to lower net overseas migration without public announcement. The new policy effectively de-prioritizes applications from skilled workers currently residing outside of Australia. This shift in focus aims to fill workforce gaps with existing Australian residents and citizens. Critics argue this lack of transparency is concerning and could impact industries reliant on international talent. The move represents a significant alteration to Australia’s skilled migration program and its long-term economic implications are yet to be fully assessed. The Minister has not publicly commented on the specifics of the changes.