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Angus Taylor Cuts Net Overseas Migration to 100,000

By Drooid · Oct 6, 2026, 2:02 AM UTC · How we work

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Angus Taylor Cuts Migration

Opposition leader Angus Taylor announced cutting net overseas migration to about 100,000 initially.
The target will later rise, linked to the number of houses completed annually.
Coalition says the cuts keep skilled workers while curbing visa-hopping by international students.
One Nation still calls for a 130,000 net migration ceiling after dropping a negative goal.

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One Nation Trusted

A recent poll placed immigration as the fourth-biggest voter concern, after cost of living, healthcare and housing affordability.
The poll ranked One Nation as the most trusted party to manage immigration.
Only 230 UK citizens applied for asylum in the past year, indicating perceived abuse of refugee rules.
Coalition officials say migration cuts will have minimal budget impact by reworking the skills program.

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Angus Taylor Cuts Migration

Opposition leader Angus Taylor announced cutting net overseas migration to about 100,000 initially.
The target will later rise, linked to the number of houses completed annually.
Coalition says the cuts keep skilled workers while curbing visa-hopping by international students.
One Nation still calls for a 130,000 net migration ceiling after dropping a negative goal.

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