# ACT Pushes for Migration Reform | Australia News

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Podcast: [Australia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/australia-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7569932)
Published: 2026-09-17T03:52:22+00:00
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Chief Minister Andrew Barr is urging the federal government to overhaul Australia’s migration system, arguing that states must have more control to address local skill shortages and keep critical infrastructure projects on track. As Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke prepares to announce sweeping cuts to net overseas migration, Barr warns that slashing intake could damage Australia’s global education reputation — especially for Canberra, where international students are its top export industry. With the ACT facing slashed skilled worker sponsorship caps, the territory is calling for higher migration planning levels to secure vital workers. The stakes? Everything from hospital construction and public transport to housing and climate targets hinges on getting this balance right. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9351798/barr-migration-fix-urged-for-act-projects-student-economy/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/9703d49ed07f4aa4 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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