A senior opposition figure has accused the government of failing to address what he calls "frivolous" asylum claims, while insisting his party is nearing completion of a comprehensive migration policy. He emphasized the need for stricter enforcement, including deportations for illegal overstayers, and stressed potential collaboration with the government on the issue. Meanwhile, concerns over education funding and standards were raised, with criticism that rising per-student spending has not translated into improved outcomes, particularly in core academic foundations. The comments highlight growing political tensions over immigration and education policy ahead of potential legislative action.
Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDuniam targets ‘frivolous’ asylum seeker claimsThe opposition is “very close” to “having a full migration package”, Duniam says. He says they’re willing to work with the government and that illegal overstayers must be deported.We spend more per student per year than we ever have before and we’ve got declining standards across the board, and the problem with the curriculum is we have left foundations behind. Continue reading...
