Albanese and Taylor seek joint deal on migration controls
Albanese and Taylor are exploring a joint deal to cut net overseas migration from 300,000 to 225,000.
Prime Minister Albanese and Opposition leader Taylor held two meetings this week to explore a possible joint deal on migration reform. The talks aim to ease political pressure on both major parties from One Nation over immigration.
The government is trying to cut net overseas migration from about 300,000 to 225,000 by 2027-28. Measures include stopping visa-hopping.
They will tighten rules for student visas and working holiday makers. They also want to stop asylum claims from being used to delay departure.
Opposition leader Taylor was cautious on Thursday. He said the parties have not yet found common ground.
If an agreement is reached, it would follow successful bipartisan deals. These dealt with gambling reform and media bargaining with digital platforms.
- About 300,000
- Current net overseas migration
- 225,000
- Government target by 2027-28
- Under 170,000
- Opposition's desired level
Why it mattersMigration decisions affect population growth, housing demand, and jobs. Bipartisan agreement could reduce political conflict on this issue.
AustraliaNet overseas migration directly affects Australia's population size, housing pressures, and workforce needs across all states.
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