Experts are divided on the government's plan to increase its control over net migration figures, warning the devil is in the detail.
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke postponed a planned press club appearance, with some details yet to be finalised.
Cabinet colleague Chris Bowen said the family reunion program was "very important", particularly in his electorate in Western Sydney.
Former officials warn Labor's unfinished plans to reduce migration laced with risk. By Tom Crowley & Sara Tomevska, ABC News