According to the Malaysian Government, Australia's immigration policies have contributed to a rise of Malaysians rorting in the local visa system.
Deputy Foreign Minister, Marzuki Yahya, said that Malaysians are encouraged to manipulate Australia’s visa system because they only receive ‘light punishment’ and are even given free flights home when they overstay their visa.
Mr Yahya said Malaysians are visiting Australia on tourist visas and then getting protection visas as an excuse to stay longer in Australia before being flown home for free.