Australia's Coalition set to unveil deeper cuts to overseas migration

· Politics · Australia

Australia's opposition Coalition is expected to reveal deep cuts to immigration as it fends off the rise of One Nation, with sources saying its target will be below Labor's but won't match One Nation's goal of limiting net arrivals to 130,000. The plan would maintain working holidaymaker places and prioritise certain categories. Australia has used offshore processing centres to deter asylum seekers for more than two decades; as the EU and US pursue similar third-country arrangements, its experience highlights potential problems.

Why it matters：Migration policy is a defining issue in several democracies, and Australia's approach offers a test case for the EU and US.

Key points

  • The Coalition's migration target will be below Labor's but above One Nation's.
  • Working holidaymaker places would be maintained.
  • Australia's offshore processing model is being studied by the EU and US.

Sources (original reporting)

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