The Australian interior minister said reducing migration is needed to address housing pressures. Under the new measures, a ballot system will be introduced for backpackers seeking to extend their working holiday visas Key points and original sources are listed below.

• The Australian interior minister said reducing migration is needed to address housing pressures. The move comes amid a far-right surge in the polls.S1

• Under the new measures, a ballot system will be introduced for backpackers seeking to extend their working holiday visasS2