Are the major parties missing the point on migration?
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The Coalition's migration policy promises to address skills gaps while making the biggest migration cuts in Australian history.
The Opposition is the latest party to reveal its migration reduction target, attracting concern from business groups over the sustainability of various sectors, including universities and construction.
Under the policy, net migration would drop to 100,000 people a year but the Coalition says skills gaps would be addressed.
In this episode:
The Coalition eyes 100,000 net migration goal.The proposal includes the "biggest cuts to migration in Australian history."Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is concerned politicians are focusing on an "arbitrary number" and not addressing productivity.Polling reveals centring migrants as an issue favours One Nation.Greens and independent MPs accuse rival parties of scapegoating migrants instead of targeting infrastructure.
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