One Nation proposes cutting 750,000 temporary migrants over three years
One Nation plan would cut net overseas migration for three years, then cap it at 130,000, compared with Labor's 225,000 target.
Pauline Hanson's party announced the plan last month, targeting international students and family members of skilled migrants by cutting more than 750,000 temporary migrants over three years. Labor's home affairs minister Tony Burke said it would trash Australian services and the economy.
Hanson argues high population growth caused Australia's economic struggles and points to Canada, where growth slowed to 0.5% yearly after migration cuts. Canadian economists say the economy is adjusting, not failing.
Australia's situation differs: Canada cut migration while unemployment was high, whereas Australia has a tight labour market with widespread skill shortages. Canadian analysts warn against assuming their experience would simply repeat in Australia.
- 750,000 over 3 years
- One Nation's planned migrant cuts
- 130,000 annually
- Proposed ongoing cap
- 225,000
- Labor's migration target
- 0.5% yearly
- Canada's current population growth
Why it mattersMigration policy shapes jobs, wages, housing costs and living standards for every Australian, making this a central election issue.
AustraliaHow many migrants Australia accepts directly affects job competition, rent and housing prices, wage growth, and the funding of aged care and health services.
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