Coalition considers plan to slash net overseas immigration by nearly half its current rate, leaked documents reveal
Summary
Australia’s Coalition party plans to reduce the number of people migrating to Australia each year from more than 300,000 to between 150,000 and 200,000. The party is preparing a detailed policy to present before a possible early election, focusing also on improving housing, productivity, and social cohesion.Key Facts
- The Coalition aims to cut Australia’s net overseas immigration to 150,000-200,000 people annually.
- Current immigration levels were around 306,000 in 2024-2025.
- The plan is part of a larger policy platform to be finalized by February 2027.
- Angus Taylor leads several taskforces working on issues like migration, economy, housing, and national security.
- The migration policy includes strengthening social cohesion and prioritizing “Australian values.”
- This reduction is less strict than some other proposed caps, such as 130,000 by One Nation or 100,000 during the Howard era.
- The Coalition also wants to improve housing affordability and increase productivity by 0.5% to 0.7% each year.
- Managing relations with Chinese Australians is a concern due to past election results and social cohesion goals.
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