Coalition unveils migration plan

Angus Taylor, the leader of Australia’s opposition Coalition party, plans to unveil a new migration policy aimed at reducing net migration to around 100,000 in the first year after an election win. This move comes weeks after One Nation and Labor announced similar policies to curb overseas migration. Taylor's strategy includes stricter visa regulations targeting overstayers, non-essential temporary workers, students, and reunited families to achieve this target. The Coalition will also prioritize highly skilled migrants over those with lower skills. Critics argue that these measures could strain Australia’s economy amidst high inflation and rising interest rates. Barnaby Joyce, an MP from the One Nation party, has noted similarities between Taylor's proposed policy and his own party's plan, suggesting a potential endorsement of One Nation’s stance on migration issues.