Sep 10, 2026 – 7.19pmPlans by the government to revisit its immigration policy as early as next week will struggle for support in parliament after Opposition Leader Angus Taylor said the net overseas migration level should be capped at 170,000 presently, more than 70,000 fewer than the government’s current target.With the Greens unlikely to help reduce the net intake, Anthony Albanese and Taylor met on Wednesday in a bid to find areas of common agreement. The government remains secretive about its immigration plans but says some measures will require legislation.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Migration standoff: Taylor wants 75,000 fewer arrivals than Labor
Angus Taylor said the net overseas migration level should be capped at 170,000 presently, more than 70,000 fewer than the government’s target.
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