Labor plans migration cuts as Tony Burke pulls out of major speech
The Australian government has postponed a major speech by Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke regarding new migration policy rules. While the government aims to limit net overseas migration, officials indicate the changes will not fall below the current target of 295,000.
Why it matters
Migration policy is a central political issue in Australia, impacting both the labor market and the government's standing against opposition parties.
The home affairs minister, Tony Burke, was due to speak about Labor’s immigration policy at a press club speech on Thursday. The party is planning new rules to limit migration. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAP/AP The home affairs minister, Tony Burke, was due to speak about Labor’s immigration policy at a press club speech on Thursday. The party is planning new rules to limit migration. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAP/AP Australian immigration and asylum Labor plans migration cuts as Tony Burke pulls out of major speech As home affairs minister’s National Press Club address is postponed, refugee advocates lament missed ‘opportunity to bring Australians together’
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