Angus Taylor says many migrants are a ‘net drain’ on Australia. The numbers tell a different story
Migrants are generally younger than the average Australian, are skilled and more educated. And they typically pay more tax than they receive in benefits
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Back to Back Barries: Angus Taylor’s migration muddle
Barrie Cassidy and Tony Barry deliver their verdict on the budget – including opposition leader Angus Taylor’s reply focusing on reducing migration numbers to solve the housing crisis
Getting down in the mud with Pauline Hanson won’t help Angus Taylor – but principled policy could
Tom McIlroy
The Coalition should seek differentiation from One Nation with policies like the indexation proposal rather than the crass convenience of grievance politics
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Refugee advocacy group warns migrants ‘should not be used as scapegoats’ as prime minister claims Coalition imitating One Nation policies
Angus Taylor’s tough talk on migration puts politics over policy and risks feeding damaging stereotypes
Alan Gamlen
If the opposition leader is serious about fixing the migration system, he should start by creating clearer pathways for people already contributing or stuck in limbo indefinitely
Angus Taylor unveils plan to dramatically cut number of migrants in budget reply speech – video
Immigration has been a core issue for the new Liberal leader – though he has already been accused (including by One Nation) of copying Pauline Hanson
