PoliticsFederalImmigrationOpinionCut ‘permanent temporary’ migration rort with offshore visas onlyImmigration caps are unfair because they turn away legitimate students and working holidaymakers while giving preference to those who have already been in Australia for far too long.Salvatore BabonesAcademicNet overseas migration (NOM) is in the headlines and out of control. The government has capped the number of people entering the country. But it allows temporary migrants already here to apply for visa after visa, almost without limit.In fact, current policy settings strongly encourage them to stay.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Latest In FederalFetching latest articlesMost Viewed In Politics