How do major parties’ migration policies compare - and are any actually achievable for Australia?
The Australian government and opposition parties have proposed various policies to reduce net overseas migration, focusing on visa restrictions for students and skilled workers. Experts question the feasibility and economic impact of these competing political strategies.
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Immigration policy is a central issue in Australian politics, directly impacting the labor market, housing, and national infrastructure.
Angus Taylor (left), Pauline Hanson and Anthony Albanese. The Coalition, One Nation and Labor have released their immigration policies on a net overseas migration figure. Composite: AAP IMAGE/AAP Angus Taylor (left), Pauline Hanson and Anthony Albanese. The Coalition, One Nation and Labor have released their immigration policies on a net overseas migration figure. Composite: AAP IMAGE/AAP Australian politics Explainer How do major parties’ migration policies compare - and are any actually achievable for Australia? Labor, the Coalition and One Nation are all planning to reduce net overseas migration – but their plans may not be realistic or beneficial, experts say
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Prefer the Guardian on Google The next federal election could be up to two years away, but both major parties – and their biggest threat, One Nation – have already released their immigration policies.
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