News live: Taylor pledges ‘one of the biggest immigration cuts in Australian history’; tributes for Victorian Greens MP Tim Read
Summary
Opposition leader Angus Taylor pledged to make one of the biggest immigration cuts in Australia’s history and criticized the current Labor government’s policies. He also announced a “fuel price shield” policy to reduce fuel taxes automatically when oil prices go above $100 a barrel, aiming to lower costs for drivers.Key Facts
- Angus Taylor is the federal opposition leader in Australia.
- He promised to cut immigration more than any previous government.
- Taylor criticized the Labor government for what he called “socialist” policies and national symbols displayed at events.
- Labor’s new immigration plan includes turning a former quarantine facility into a detention center and limiting family visits for international students.
- Taylor wants to protect Australia’s national flag and changes laws related to gender.
- The “fuel price shield” would automatically halve the fuel tax when oil prices remain over $100 a barrel for two weeks, saving drivers about 27 cents per liter.
- The fuel tax reduction would last up to three months or until oil prices drop, costing the government about $950 million per month.
- Victorian Greens MP Tim Read passed away, and leaders from different parties praised his work and character.
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