Andrew Bragg stands by proposed migration limits – even as Liberal colleagues decline to back him in
Summary
Senator Andrew Bragg has proposed lowering Australia’s net overseas migration to 180,000 people per year to address housing shortages. Although some of his colleagues in the Liberal Party have not publicly supported this exact target, the opposition is considering migration numbers below 200,000 for future policy.Key Facts
- Andrew Bragg suggests reducing net migration to 180,000 annually to help fix housing supply problems.
- This proposed number is the lowest since the mid-2000s.
- Bragg referenced a past drop in migration from 300,000 to 175,000 between 2009-10 as a comparable example.
- The Albanese government currently forecasts net migration to be 295,000 in the last financial year, dropping to 225,000 by 2027-28.
- Some Liberal colleagues have not confirmed support for the 180,000 figure, with opposition leader Angus Taylor indicating a target below 200,000 but no final number yet.
- Other party figures, like the shadow treasurer, haven’t committed to a migration number, focusing instead on long-term growth.
- One Nation plans to cap visas at 130,000 but has not shared detailed plans.
- Bragg also proposed simplifying construction codes and adjusting tax policies alongside migration limits.
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