Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerAdvertisementNationalA federal cabinet tussle over migration policy has led to the home affairs minister cancelling a major speech, and has triggered warnings the government risks damaging the economy.Updated August 5, 2026 — 6:57pm,first published 6:54pmLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon2:11SpaceX rocket crashes into moonVideo icon1:39Sydney RSL general manager banned from holding office in NSWVideo icon2:20Parliamentary investigation examines Australia’s readiness for warVideo icon2:03Major changes to be made to NAPLAN exam after knowledge gaps exposedAdvertisementTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe AgeThe Sydney Morning HeraldBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe AgeContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe
Home affairs minister cancels major speech after migration police tussle
A federal cabinet tussle over migration policy has led to the home affairs minister cancelling a major speech, and has triggered warnings the government risks damaging the economy.










