Slash the intake: Majority of Australians demand deeper migration cuts
Recent polling indicates that two-thirds of Australians support reducing the country's migration intake, with significant debate occurring between the government and the opposition. The right-wing One Nation party has proposed aggressive cuts to temporary visas and international student numbers.
Why it matters
Immigration policy is a central and contentious issue in Australian politics, impacting economic growth and social services.
— 5:07pm , first published September 14, 2026 — 8:54am
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