Australia news live: Delta Goodrem hits the stage in Eurovision semi; Angus Taylor accused of ‘dog whistle’ budget reply
Summary
Opposition leader Angus Taylor said the Coalition government would limit migration based on the number of houses built, aiming to reduce migration to below 200,000. Meanwhile, Australian singer Delta Goodrem performed at the Eurovision semi-final in Vienna, with public and judges' votes deciding who advances to the final.Key Facts
- Angus Taylor said migration numbers would be linked to the number of houses built under a Coalition government.
- Taylor indicated migration would be reduced to below 200,000 people.
- He mentioned cutting migration by about 40% from current levels but did not specify exact numbers.
- Taylor accused migrants of accessing welfare payments upon arrival, a claim criticized by migrant advocates.
- Delta Goodrem performed the song "Eclipse" at the Eurovision semi-final in Vienna.
- Eurovision participants are judged by both a panel of judges and public votes from viewers.
- Australia’s distance from Europe may affect its vote outcomes because similar or neighboring countries tend to vote for each other.
- Four Australian citizens exposed to a hantavirus on a cruise ship near Africa are returning to Perth with government assistance.
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