Coalition considers plan to slash net overseas immigration by nearly half its current rate, leaked documents reveal

Australia's Immigration Levels to Take Center Stage as Coalition Considers Drastic Cut. In a move that could have significant implications for the country's population growth and economy, the Coalition is reportedly planning to slash Australia's annual net overseas immigration levels to a range of 150,000-200,000. This proposal, revealed in a confidential policy roadmap, would place the opposition's stance on immigration at odds with One Nation's hard cap of 130,000, as well as the 100,000 target set by the Howard-era government. The move suggests that the Coalition is preparing to take a more restrictive approach to immigration in the lead-up to a possible early election, as it seeks to rebuild its electoral fortunes following a devastating loss in 2025.

Exclusive: Taskforce to mull options to cut level to 150,000-200,000, higher than One Nation’s hard 130,000 cap and Howard-era’s 100,000 targetGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Coalition is planing to cut Australia’s annual net overseas immigration levels to 150,000-200,000, according to a confidential policy roadmap that reveals Angus Taylor is preparing to fight a possible early election.An internal document circulated to senior Coalition MPs details the key policies the opposition wants to build its election platform on, as it rebuilds from its catastrophic 2025 loss. Continue reading...