I was a Liberal premier. The party’s latest move is economically weak and socially irresponsible
A former Liberal premier criticizes the Australian Liberal Party's new immigration policy, arguing it is politically motivated rather than economically sound. The author contends that Australia needs migrants to support an aging population and maintain essential services.
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The piece highlights the ongoing political tension in Australia regarding immigration's role in economic stability and demographic shifts.
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Share A A A I am a migrant. As a child, along with my parents we came to Australia seeking the opportunity that this country offered, and like the millions of others who have made Australia their home I will never forget what that opportunity meant to my family.
That is why I find the Liberal Party’s new immigration policy deeply concerning.
Former Tasmanian premier Peter Gutwein at a national cabinet meeting in 2020. Alex Ellinghausen There is a big difference between managing migration and making migrants the convenient explanation for every economic and social problem confronting Australians.
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