Coalition announces biggest migration cut in Australian history
Coalition leader Angus Taylor pledged to slash temporary visa holders by 650,000 over four years. He also pledged to halve humanitarian visas.
Coalition leader Angus Taylor announced the biggest cut to immigration in Australian history. He aims to reduce the 3 million temporary migrants by around 650,000 over four years.
The plan favors high-skilled workers over international students and family members. It also cuts humanitarian visas in half.
Net overseas migration would fall to almost a third of current levels. Taylor said temporary graduate and student visas add only $7,000 to $14,000 in annual tax.
Skilled temporary visas add over $30,000. Business groups, Labor, and the Greens oppose the cuts.
Migration expert Alan Gamlen told SBS News the plan rests on several false ideas and will harm the economy.
- 650,000 over four years
- Visa cuts
- 3 million
- Current temporary migrants
- 7,000 to 14,000 dollars annually
- Student visa tax yield
- Over 30,000 dollars annually
- Skilled visa tax yield
Why it mattersThe policy will reshape Australia's workforce. It will affect international students, skilled workers, employers facing labour shortages, and housing demand.
AustraliaInternational students will face stricter visa pathways; employers may struggle to fill skilled roles; housing demand could ease but labour shortages may worsen in key industries.
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