Australian Opposition Pledges Country’s Biggest Immigration Cut

Australia’s conservative opposition has pledged what it describes as the largest immigration reduction in the country’s history if it wins the 2028 election.

The proposal would bring net migration down to 100,000 people a year, setting a target for the difference between arrivals and departures rather than the total number of people entering Australia.

The opposition also pledged to reduce temporary visas by 650,000 over four years. That commitment is distinct from its annual net migration target.

Both measures depend on the conservatives winning office in 2028. They remain election pledges rather than changes to Australia’s current immigration rules.