Coalition to Tie Immigration Limits to New Housing Builds
The Coalition plans to link Australia's temporary immigration intake to new housing completions, aiming to cut migrant numbers. Opposition leader Angus Taylor will announce this strategy in his budget reply speech on May 13, alongside a $5 billion housing infrastructure fund and proposed changes to the national construction code to expedite building.
Why it matters
This plan could impact migrant workers and families seeking housing, as reduced immigration may limit labour supply in the construction sector.
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