To pass background checks, prospective migrants must prove their commitment to the 'Australian spirit' by praising their own social media posts. How deeply absurd are these new rules?

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<p>“Nothing says ‘traditional Australian values’ like praising your own Facebook post using your own Facebook profile"</p> <p>The post <a href="https://theshovel.com.au/2026/04/15/aspiring-migrants-to-start-congratulating-themselves-under-own-social-media-posts-angus-taylor/">Aspiring Migrants To Start Congratulating Themselves Under Own Social Media Posts, in Bid to Pass Angus Taylor Background Checks</a> appeared first on <a href="https://theshovel.com.au">The Shovel</a>.</p> <p>Would-be migra...