One Nation proposes cutting migration target to 130,000 per year
One Nation proposes cutting Australia's annual migration target from 300,000 to 130,000, removing more than 750,000 temporary visa holders over three years.
One Nation is releasing a migration policy this Monday. The policy would cut Australia's annual migration target by more than half.
The party wants to reduce it from 300,000 to 130,000 per year. One Nation would remove more than 750,000 temporary visa holders over three years.
International student visas would be capped at 100,000 yearly. Secondary visas for skilled workers' families would be largely blocked.
Visa overstayers would get three months to leave before forced deportation. Senator Hanson says Australians want lower numbers and that migration is harming housing and public services.
The Federal Government warns the policy would hurt construction, healthcare, aged care and disability sectors. Rural areas would be especially affected.
- 130,000 (cut from 300,000)
- Proposed annual target
- 750,000 over three years
- Visa holders to be removed
- 100,000 per year
- International student cap
- 2 million (2022) to 3 million (2026)
- Temporary visa holder growth
Why it mattersThis policy would reshape Australia's workforce, housing demand, and services if put in place. It would affect millions of temporary visa holders and dozens of industries.
AustraliaAustralian businesses and public services relying on overseas workers-construction, hospitals, aged care, rural services-would face serious labour shortages if this policy passes.
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