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19 September 2026

The government’s migration policy prioritises knee-jerk politics over careful planning

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The government’s migration policy prioritises knee-jerk politics over careful planning

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke announced the government’s long-awaited migration policy yesterday. It’s been a week dominated by the topic, with One Nation unveiling its policy on Monday, too. The ...

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