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Coalition proposes deep Australian migration cuts amid costing dispute
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The Coalition’s first-year net migration target is expected to be around 100,000.
Australia’s Coalition has proposed net overseas migration of 100,000 for two years, then 130,000 and 160,000. Angus Taylor says the package is budget neutral, but Coalition sources concede the PBO had not fully costed it before release; business and universities warn of economic damage.
5 sourcesThe Guardian, abc.net.auUpdated
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The Coalition is expected to unveil its immigration policy on Tuesday.
4 of 4 sources“Announced on Tuesday, the policy would see net overseas migration rates of 130,000 in the third year and 160,000 in the fourth.”