The Coalition’s race to the bottom on migration – podcast
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•Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:00:55 GMT
📰 What Happened
A Full Story podcast episode looks at the Coalition plan to cut net overseas migration to 100,000 people. The plan promises smaller rises in the years after. Political editor Tom McIlroy tells host Matilda Boseley the cuts are being sold as a fix for the housing crisis. He says the real aim is to win back voters from One Nation.
🔍 The Backstory
The Coalition under Angus Taylor promised the biggest migration cut in Australia's history, slashing 650,000 temporary visas. One Nation wants negative net migration for three years in a row. Experts say the plan risks breaking the India free trade deal and hurting the economy. Coalition MPs admit the pledge is not fully costed by the budget watchdog. Critics say the most vulnerable migrants would be hit hardest.
🎯 Why It Matters
Migration levels affect rent, jobs and how fast Australia grows. Big sudden cuts can hurt businesses that need workers, which can push up prices and slow services.
A Full Story podcast episode looks at the Coalition plan to cut net overseas migration to 100,000 people. The plan promises smaller rises in the years after. Political editor Tom McIlroy tells host Matilda Boseley the cuts are being sold as a fix for the housing crisis. He says the real aim is to win back voters from One Nation.
The Coalition under Angus Taylor promised the biggest migration cut in Australia's history, slashing 650,000 temporary visas. One Nation wants negative net migration for three years in a row. Experts say the plan risks breaking the India free trade deal and hurting the economy. Coalition MPs admit the pledge is not fully costed by the budget watchdog. Critics say the most vulnerable migrants would be hit hardest.
Migration levels affect rent, jobs and how fast Australia grows. Big sudden cuts can hurt businesses that need workers, which can push up prices and slow services.