Liberal senator breaks ranks to take aim at Angus Taylor’s ‘negative’ rhetoric on immigration
Summary
A Liberal senator criticized Angus Taylor’s plan to restrict welfare access only to Australian citizens, saying it could divide the community and goes against Australian values. The plan aims to reduce immigration and limit welfare for non-citizens, but some Liberals worry it alienates migrant groups.Key Facts
- Angus Taylor proposed cutting temporary immigration and restricting welfare programs to citizens only.
- The welfare ban would affect programs like jobseeker payments, age pension, and disability support.
- Migrants who pay taxes but are not citizens would lose access to these welfare benefits.
- Senator Andrew McLachlan warned this policy creates two classes of community members.
- McLachlan said blaming migrants for economic problems is unfair and alienates migrant voters.
- Some Liberals fear One Nation is influencing immigration policy.
- Migrant groups called the policy a form of “dog-whistle politics” targeting communities of color.
- The welfare restrictions would encourage migrants to become citizens, but citizenship can take at least four years to obtain.
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