Australia politics live: Bragg to outline Coalition plans to heavily cut net migration and shred 96% of house construction code
Policy comes as debate continues over causes of and solutions to housing issues. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Are the Coalition 100% set on cutting net overseas migration to 180,000? Despite Andrew Bragg’s speech being sent to the media overnight, this morning the shadow treasurer, Tim Wilson , doesn’t seem to want to lock in the 180,000…
Australia's Coalition party leader Andrew Bragg is set to deliver a speech outlining the party's plans to significantly reduce net migration and overhaul the nation's house construction regulations. This announcement comes amid ongoing discussions surrounding the country's housing challenges. Despite the speech being distributed to the media overnight, shadow treasurer Tim Wilson has not yet committed to the 180,000 net overseas migration target proposed by Bragg.
Wilson advises caution and suggests waiting for a full understanding of Bragg's speech and the broader policy direction for the upcoming election. The Coalition emphasizes the importance of investing in long-term growth and success, aiming to manage a substantial NOM reduction similar to historical declines, such as the 2009-2010 drop from 300,000 to 175,000 migrants over 18 months.
This target will be pursued by focusing on skilled migrant workers aligned with Australian industry requirements, potentially reducing family, international student, and temporary migrant streams as well.
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