Shadow immigration minister wants ‘better Australia’ but refuses to say what level of migration Coalition would pursue in government
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The shadow immigration minister, Dan Tehan, has criticised a “big Australia” policy but refused to say what level of migration the Coalition would pursue in government, saying only that it wants “a better Australia”.
In an interview with the ABC’s Insiders program on Sunday, Tehan was repeatedly challenged to spell out the Coalition’s view on acceptable migration levels, but said: “I can tell you what it shouldn’t be. It shouldn’t be as high as what it is today.”
Continue reading…Shadow immigration minister wants ‘better Australia’ but refuses to say what level of migration Coalition would pursue in governmentFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe shadow immigration minister, Dan Tehan, has criticised a “big Australia” policy but refused to say what level of migration the Coalition would pursue in government, saying only that it wants “a better Australia”.In an interview with the ABC’s Insiders program on Sunday, Tehan was repeatedly challenged to spell out the Coalition’s view on acceptable migration levels, but said: “I can tell you what it shouldn’t be. It shouldn’t be as high as what it is today.”Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading…