Victoria
One Nation Proposes Major Cuts to Temporary Migration
One Nation has announced a policy to reduce Australia's temporary migration intake by 750,000 people over a three-year period.
One Nation has unveiled a policy proposal aimed at significantly reducing Australia's temporary migration intake by 750,000 people over a three-year period. According to reporting by wire services, the minor political party is set to announce the details of the policy today, which specifically targets international students and the family members of skilled migrants.
The proposed cuts represent a major shift in the party's platform on population and immigration. By targeting foreign students and the relatives of skilled visa holders, the party aims to dramatically lower the net number of temporary residents residing in Australia. International education is currently one of Australia's largest export industries, and any changes to student visa numbers would have widespread implications for universities and the broader economy.
Details remain limited on how the proposed 750,000 reduction would be distributed year-on-year, or what specific mechanisms would be used to enforce the caps. It is also not yet confirmed whether the policy would apply retrospectively to those already holding temporary visas or if it would only affect future applicants.
As a minor party in the federal parliament, One Nation faces a significant legislative hurdle to implement such policies. The party would require the support of either the government or the opposition, alongside other crossbenchers, to pass any relevant legislation through the Senate. Neither of the major political parties has issued a formal response to the proposal at this stage.
Watch for how the university sector and business groups respond to the potential economic impact of the proposed migration cuts.
This report draws on original reporting by Wire report.
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