As the debate heats up, migrants are quietly keeping the bush running
By Melinda Hayter, Emily Doak, and Anita Ward
Amid ongoing discussion about Australia's immigration intake and migration policies, regional residents say many industries in the bush cannot survive without overseas workers.
#MigrationPolicy #Immigration #RegionalCommunities #AgedCare #HorticultureIndustry #AgriculturalWorkers #MelindaHayter #EmilyDoak # #AnitaWard
The migration maths behind the housing crisis is not what politicians claim
By Alan Kohler
Arthur Calwell argued migration was essential to national survival. Today, the Coalition says it should depend on how many homes get built, but the economics are far from straightforward.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-25/housing-crisis-migration-cap-kohler/106716056
#HousingPolicy #MigrationPolicy #Immigration #FederalGovernment #Refugees #Demographics #FederalParliament #AlanKohler
Economists welcome budget and reply, even if they don't like every policy
By Gareth Hutchens
Five leading economists weigh in on the budget and reply debate, embracing many of the ideas raised while also arguing that "bigger tax reform is needed."
#Budget #FederalGovernment #BusinessEconomicsandFinance #MigrationPolicy #Immigration #GarethHutchens
Liberal Internal Friction: Policy Disputes Emerge on Migration
Why are Liberal Party members fighting over migration policy on 20 May 2026? Learn how the new welfare and housing rules impact Australian residents.
#australianpolitics, #liberalparty, #migrationpolicy, #housingcrisis, #auspol
https://newsletter.tf/liberal-party-migration-policy-split-may-2026/
Senator Andrew McLachlan disagrees with Angus Taylor about new migration rules. This is the first major internal party fight since the leadership change.
#australianpolitics, #liberalparty, #migrationpolicy, #housingcrisis, #auspol
https://newsletter.tf/liberal-party-migration-policy-split-may-2026/
'It's not a secret': Inside the town where people don't exist
By Jeremy Story Carter and Catherine McAloon
In a community like no other, what happens when people aren't counted?
#RegionalCommunities #Immigration #MigrationPolicy #AgriculturalWorkers #HealthcareandCommunityServicesIndustry #Census #RuralandRemoteCommunities #JeremyStoryCarter #CatherineMcAloon
Taylor Pushes Welfare Cuts for Non-Citizens, Tying Migration to Housing
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor proposes welfare cuts for non-citizens and links migration to housing. Find out who is affected and what changes.
#AustraliaNews, #AngusTaylor, #MigrationPolicy, #WelfareCuts, #HousingAustralia
https://newsletter.tf/angus-taylor-welfare-cuts-non-citizens-migration/
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor wants to stop non-citizens from getting welfare and link migration to new homes. This plan could affect many people.
#AustraliaNews, #AngusTaylor, #MigrationPolicy, #WelfareCuts, #HousingAustralia
https://newsletter.tf/angus-taylor-welfare-cuts-non-citizens-migration/
Coalition's Migration Policy Sparks Fierce Exchange on Today Show
Coalition's plan to link migration numbers to housing construction is debated on the Today Show. Find out how it affects Australia.
#MigrationPolicy, #HousingCrisis, #AustraliaPolitics, #TodayShow, #AngusTaylor
https://newsletter.tf/coalition-migration-cap-housing-today-show/
Coalition leader Angus Taylor's proposal to cap migration based on housing construction faced tough questions on the Today Show. This plan could significantly reduce new arrivals.
#MigrationPolicy, #HousingCrisis, #AustraliaPolitics, #TodayShow, #AngusTaylor
https://newsletter.tf/coalition-migration-cap-housing-today-show/
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