One Nation vows to cut migration by 750,000 sparking fears for key industries including aged care
Summary
One Nation has proposed cutting the number of temporary migrants in Australia by over 750,000 in three years, mainly affecting international students and families of skilled migrants. Labor and Liberal parties warn this cut could harm industries like construction, healthcare, aged care, and disability services.Key Facts
- One Nation plans to reduce temporary migrant visas to 2017 levels, aiming for a net-negative migration rate for three years.
- The policy would lower net overseas migration to about 130,000 annually under One Nation’s plan.
- Temporary skilled migrants would lose visa rights to bring family members under this plan.
- Pacific labor mobility for agriculture would continue despite the cuts.
- Illegal migrants would have three months to leave, with a lifetime ban for those overstaying.
- Critics say the cut could cause worker shortages in essential sectors like aged care and farming.
- Labor has delayed finalizing its own migration plan amid ongoing discussions.
- The Liberal party questions the policy’s economic impact and doubts the accuracy of the proposed numbers.
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