Australia’s refugee intake to be slashed as Labor works to reduce migration amid One Nation pressure
Quota to fall by a third to Coalition-era levels in move that the Greens say makes Australia ‘meaner and weaker’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Australia’s annual refugee intake will fall by a third next financial year, as Labor works to drive down migration levels over increasing political pressure from One…
Australia's annual refugee intake is set to decrease by a third. The current quota of 20,000 arrivals per year will be reduced to 13,750 in 2027-28, returning to levels last seen under the Coalition.
The reduction comes as Labor faces increasing pressure from One Nation to lower migration levels. One Nation MPs have recently offered varying interpretations of their migration plan, which they have been highlighting for months.
The Greens have responded to the quota reduction, stating that it makes Australia "meaner and weaker".
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