One Nation's proposal to slash temporary migration has drawn criticism from the agricultural, business and education leaders, amid warnings the policy risks turning migration into a "political football" and could push Australia into recession.
On Monday, One Nation unveiled its plan to reduce Australia's temporary migrant population by 750,000 over three years by cutting student, graduate, temporary skilled, and bridging visas, as well as removing illegal migrants.
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson said the cuts were about "restoring control and making sure migration serves Australia".
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Sep 14
'COVID-level shock': The professions fearing One Nation migration cuts
Agricultural and business leaders say the proposed cuts could worsen worker shortages, drive up costs and damage the economy.
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Sep 14
'COVID-level shock': The professions fearing One Nation migration cuts
Agricultural and business leaders say the proposed cuts could worsen worker shortages, drive up costs and damage the economy.
This story was compiled from publicly available reporting and independently reviewed by BRRO News.