Coalition's migration target half Labor's proposed 225,000
Angus Taylor will outline the Coalition's immigration policy. The net migration goal is 100,000. This is about 60,000 fewer than Labor's target.
Angus Taylor will outline the Coalition's immigration policy on Tuesday and set a net migration goal of 100,000 people by mid-2028. Labor is aiming for 225,000.
The Coalition plans to cut numbers of international students and temporary visa holders. They call these 'temporary permanent' migrants.
The policy will tie the cap directly to housing availability. Labor's cuts target backpackers and families of student visa holders.
Barnaby Joyce said the Coalition adopted One Nation's approach. He tweeted the plan was proof of his party's agenda.
Independent MP Zali Steggall argued the cuts frame an infrastructure problem as a migration problem. She said Australia relies on migrants for aged care, nurses, doctors, and construction work.
- 100,000 net migration
- Coalition target
- 225,000 by mid-2028
- Labor target
- 60,000 fewer under Coalition
- Difference
- 130,000 (now abandoned)
- One Nation original target
Why it mattersImmigration policy affects job competition, wages, housing costs, and economic growth. The two major parties' competing plans will shape debate before the next election.
AustraliaIf either plan passes, Australia's population growth will slow sharply. Fewer international students and workers could push up costs in healthcare, aged care, and construction, and Labour shortages could slow the Brisbane Olympics build.
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