{
  "id": 12462459,
  "title": "Business sector blasts coalition's migration policy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/business-sector-blasts-coalitions-migration-policy",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-06T17:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Discovered",
    "slug": "discovered",
    "url": "https://bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/9363933/business-sector-blasts-coalitions-migration-policy"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The business sector has strongly criticized the coalition's proposed migration policy, which would reduce net overseas migration from nearly 300,000 people per year to around 100,000 in the first year. The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has warned that such cuts would negatively impact economic growth. Under the proposed changes, temporary visa holders would be reduced by 650,000 people over four years, temporary graduate visas would be scrapped, and student visas would decrease from 528,000 to 456,000. The coalition claims this would be the largest cut in migration in Australia's history. Opposition Leader Angus Taylor acknowledged it as such but emphasized its necessity for economic growth. The National Farmers' Federation welcomed the move, stating that a fit-for-purpose migration system is essential for food and fibre production and regional communities. However, other sectors, such as construction and building industries, expressed concerns about the potential loss of unskilled labor due to visa cuts. Migration policy expert Abul Rizvi predicted that the backlash from the business community may force the coalition to reconsider their stance before the upcoming election.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}