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Vladivostok, Russian Federation
This study highlights the transformation of Australia's migration policy during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research focuses on factors that influence policy changes, including challenges in government policy in the field of immigration regulation, economic aspects, and social consequences. The author analyzes the socio-cultural and economic consequences of these changes, bringing out their short-term and long-term consequences. The data obtained contribute to a deeper understanding of policy responses to the crisis and the formation of future strategies in the field of migration management and public health.
Australian migration policy, COVID-19, visa categories, Australia, migrants
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