The government’s migration policy announcement was long-awaited, but the contents ultimately fell short of expectations.
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The government will be wedged between those who think the changes don’t go far enough and critics who believe they’re draconian.
Reducing the number of people on student and graduate visas may reduce migration numbers, but it could also weaken demand for Australian goods and services.
One Nation has released a radical policy that would see Australia reduce its temporary migrant population by 750,000.
As the Albanese government continues to agonise over how to rejig its immigration policy, Peter Malinauskas gives a rare defence of migration.
It’s a hot political issue, but the Liberals won’t have an immigration policy in 2026, One Nation’s position is confused and Labor has yet to announce its changes.
Senator Bragg spoke about his views on housing, taxation, immigration and the economy in an address to the National Press Club.
No one can seem to agree what the level of migration to Australia should be. This is partially because governments don’t really make careful, considered plans.
As long as the debate stays politicised, anti-immigration sentiment will persist, and so will support for the parties that trade on it.
The Albanese government finds itself in policy quicksand on three core issues as the sitting fortnight looms.
Immigration Minister Tony Burke announced the figure amid a fresh divisive debate about immigration, intensified by the weekend marches calling for lower numbers.
The government will take steps to reduce the number of student visas being used as work visas, while also shortening graduate visas and reducing the eligible age.
It isn’t at all clear Australia can find enough migrants to meet the Treasury’s proposed target. Even if it can, net migration is determined by other things.
