Australia's Labor Government to Release Long-Awaited Immigration Policy Ahead of UN Visit

Australia's Labor government will release its immigration policy on Thursday, with Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke addressing the National Press Club on plans to reduce net overseas migration from approximately 300,000 to between 245,000 and 225,000 people per year. The policy was delayed by a month due to Cabinet disagreements. One Nation has also announced a rival plan to reduce temporary visa holders and unlawful non-citizens by more than 750,000 over three years, with a subsequent annual migration ceiling of 130,000.

On Thursday, the Labor Party is expected to announce an immigration policy outlining measures to reduce the number of people arriving in Australia, with the Prime Minister due to address the United Nations later that week. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke is set to deliver a National Press Club address on immigration management — covering entry approvals, residency and removal — after postponing a similar appearance four weeks ago amid Cabinet disagreement over the policy's direction. Labor has outlined plans to reduce annual net overseas migration from approximately 300,000 to 245,000 in the current financial year and 225,000 the following year, in line with Budget projections.

Australia's Labor Government to Release Long-Awaited Immigration Policy Ahead of UN Visit

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