Australian Coalition to unveil deeper migration cuts as One Nation rises

· Politics · Australia

Australia's opposition Coalition is expected to reveal deep cuts to overseas migration 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, according to The Guardian. Migration has become a defining issue in Australian politics and a test case for similar debates in the EU and US.

Why it matters：Migration policy is shaping elections in several democracies, and Australia's tightening approach could influence debates elsewhere.

Key points

  • The Coalition's target will be below Labor's but above One Nation's.
  • Working holidaymaker places would be maintained.
  • Migration is a defining issue in Australian politics.

Sources (original reporting)

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