The suggestion, I believe, is a fast-tracking of processing of existing visas, not creation of a special visa for white South Africans. Time will tell, though.
That politician handles immigration in Australia, doesn't he?One dullard politician has spouted about this: Peter Dutton
Many politicians have lent their support to the idea, including former prime minister Tony Abbot. It's an ongoing debate and a serious policy proposal, not an isolated comment by one random public figure.
That's simply not true.He's been slapped down by the Foreign minister in no uncertain terms, and the matter is dead.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-03-2...-offer/9575738
Mr Dutton has told 2GB despite the criticism, he is pushing ahead with ways to help the farmers come to Australia under humanitarian visas.
"All the criticism over the last week has meant nothing to me," he said.
"We're looking at ways we can help people to migrate to Australia if they find themselves in that situation. We've been inundated with messages of support and references for particular cases.
"It concerns me that people are being persecuted at the moment, that's the reality — the number of people dying or being savagely attacked in South Africa is a reality".I believe that's what the plan is, but these visas take a lot of time and effort to receive, hence this proposal to speed up processing for persecuted white South Africans.If they were being persecuted White South Africans would be eligible for refugee status (provided they did not arrive by unregistered boat) and they could also apply for skilled migrant visas if the could demonstrated farming expertise.