A new immigration policy proposal from the Coalition has outpaced even the most restrictive election promises made by opposition leaders, signaling a sharp rightward shift in political debate. The plan aims to slash net overseas migration by a significantly larger margin than the reductions previously suggested by the opposition, falling below a previously stated hardline target. With the move framed as a response to growing public sentiment, the proposal sets a new benchmark for immigration limits that exceeds prior conservative boundaries. Critics and supporters alike will weigh whether the shift reflects genuine policy evolution or a strategic bid to reclaim political ground.
Coalition leader’s proposal goes further than Peter Dutton’s 2025 election promise and even beyond Pauline Hanson’s bottom lineGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastWith Angus Taylor’s hardline immigration policy unveiled on Tuesday, voters have a new measure of Pauline Hanson’s success in dragging politics further to the right.Taylor’s plan will cut 60,000 more people from net overseas migration (Nom) than the reductions proposed by Peter Dutton just before the 2025 election. Dutton wanted to take Nom down to about 160,000 people a year, while Taylor’s plan goes far further, beyond even Hanson’s bottom line of 130,000 people. Continue reading...
