Coalition set to unveil dramatically deeper cuts to overseas migration as it fends off One Nation’s rise
The Australian Coalition is preparing to announce a new immigration policy featuring significant cuts to net overseas migration targets. The move is intended to address housing concerns and counter the rising political influence of the One Nation party.
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Immigration policy is a central issue in Australian politics, directly impacting housing markets and electoral strategy.
Opposition leader Angus Taylor is set to reveal the Coalition’s long-awaited immigration policy including sweeping cuts to targets. Photograph: Con Chronis/AAP Opposition leader Angus Taylor is set to reveal the Coalition’s long-awaited immigration policy including sweeping cuts to targets. Photograph: Con Chronis/AAP Australian immigration and asylum Coalition set to unveil dramatically deeper cuts to overseas migration as it fends off One Nation’s rise Sources say the opposition’s target will be below Labor’s but won’t match One Nation’s goal to limit net arrivals to 130,000
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Prefer the Guardian on Google The Coalition is expected to reveal deep cuts to immigration today which the party says would maintain working holidaymaker places and prioritise skills as part of attempts to dent growing support for One Nation.
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