Amid claims of ‘mass migration’, Labor hopes a measured approach will take the hot air out of the debate

With business groups already suffering from skills shortages even with high immigration, Tony Burke articulated why he believed Labor can win the argument against those competing to announce the lowest targeted Nom. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAP With business groups already suffering from skills shortages even with high immigration, Tony Burke articulated why he believed Labor can win the argument against those competing to announce the lowest targeted Nom. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAP Australia news Analysis Amid claims of ‘mass migration’, Labor hopes a measured approach will take the hot air out of the debate Patrick Commins The country’s migration settings have become a source of discontent – but will Tony Burke’s approach be seen as the right mix?
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