Coalition set to unveil dramatically deeper cuts to overseas migration as it fends off One Nation’s rise
Summary
The Australian Coalition government is set to announce large cuts to immigration levels to reduce net overseas migration. Their plan aims to lower immigration numbers more than the current Labor government’s target but less than the One Nation party’s proposal, focusing on skilled migrants and maintaining some working holidaymaker places.Key Facts
- The Coalition will cut net overseas migration to about 100,000 in the first year after the election.
- This figure is lower than Labor’s target of 225,000 but higher than One Nation’s 130,000 annual limit.
- Immigration numbers will be linked to new housing construction in Australia.
- The plan includes cracking down on foreign students overstaying visas and people without legal permission to stay.
- One Nation wants to cut temporary migrants by more than 750,000 over three years, targeting students and family members of skilled migrants.
- Labor’s current plan lowers migration to 245,000 this year and 225,000 by 2027-28, restricting family visas for students.
- Nationals MPs warn that limiting working holidaymakers harms regional industries like farming.
- The Coalition wants to keep skilled migrants and workers important for the economy while reducing overall immigration.
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