Pauline Hanson does 'not care' if immigration cuts impact businesses
The One Nation leader says her focus is on a "decent standard of living" and "way of life", saying she does "not care" if cuts to skilled migration will affect businesses.
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has expressed her indifference towards the potential impact of immigration cuts on Australian businesses. This stance comes amid the recent controversy surrounding a leaked proposal to reduce access to skilled and family visas. Hanson clarified that her One Nation party’s migration cap of 130,000 per year applies solely to permanent migration, not to net overseas migration.
In a formerly shelved speech, Immigration Minister Tony Burke had proposed to restrict family visas for partners and children of Australian citizens and tighten restrictions on working holiday visas. The Australian Chamber of Commerce warned that such stringent measures could deter skilled migrants, undermine the migration system, and harm the economy.
Despite these concerns, Hanson reiterated her indifference to the potential effects of immigration cuts on businesses, stating that she is more concerned for those Australians struggling to secure basic necessities like housing and a decent standard of living.
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