Migrants say new laws stopping temporary migration from war-torn countries 'a slap in the face'. By Doug Dingwall and Sally Brooks, ABC News

Iranians in Australia have criticised new laws that will let the government block the arrival of temporary visa holders from war-torn countries.

The federal government says the laws will protect the "integrity and sustainability" of Australia's immigration system.

Home Affairs officials have flagged that people in Iran with temporary visas for Australia are most likely to be affected by the changes.

Migrants say new laws stopping temporary migration from war-torn countries 'a slap in the face'. By Doug Dingwall and Sally Brooks, ABC News