Coalition pledges biggest migration cuts in Australian history

7News Just In · Oct 6, 2026 · 1m

The Coalition has announced plans to reduce Australia's net overseas migration intake to 100,000 over the first two years, eventually settling at 160,000, marking what they claim would be the largest migration cuts in Australian history. One Nation is proposing even stricter measures with net negative migration for three years before a target of 130,000, while Labor aims for 225,000 by 2028. Business groups, including the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, have criticised all parties' proposals, warning the cuts could slow economic growth and create skill shortages.

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