One Nation reveals ‘net-negative’ migration plan that would slash 750,000 visas

One Nation has revealed a plan to cut Australia's temporary migration program, which would result in a reduction of 750,000 visas. The policy, proposed by Pauline Hanson, targets international students and the families of skilled migrants, with the aim of putting downward pressure on rents. According to Hanson, this approach has been successful in another Commonwealth country.

The plan is part of One Nation's efforts to address housing affordability. The party's proposal has some similarities with a private member's bill to be introduced by Independent MP Nicolette Boele, which seeks to establish a nationally consistent definition of affordable housing tied to household incomes.

One Nation's policy and Boele's bill reflect concerns about the current housing market, with some arguing that the system is not delivering affordable homes to those who need them. However, details of how the migration plan would be implemented and its potential impact on the housing market are limited.

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