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Liberal Leader Under Fire Over Controversial Immigration Proposal

2/16/2026

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Liberal leader Angus Taylor faces internal pressure over hardline immigration plans after a leaked proposal.
The leak, attributed to former leader Sussan Ley, proposed banning immigration from 37 regions in 13 countries linked to terrorism.
The plan includes areas in Afghanistan, Lebanon, and Somalia.
Taylor has confirmed a goal to reduce immigration but has not said whether Ley's bans will continue.

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Liberal leader Angus Taylor faces internal pressure over hardline immigration plans after a leaked proposal.
The leak, attributed to former leader Sussan Ley, proposed banning immigration from 37 regions in 13 countries linked to terrorism.
The plan includes areas in Afghanistan, Lebanon, and Somalia.
Taylor has confirmed a goal to reduce immigration but has not said whether Ley's bans will continue.