Government's migration plan met with mixed reviews | ABC NEWS

By ABC News (Australia)

Community Score: 50% | 5.2K views | 3w

0 community ratings: null thumbs up, null thumbs down

The federal government's plans to slash net overseas migration has been met with mixed reviews following its announcement in Canberra on Thursday. While the construction sector has welcomed changes to skills recognition to get more tradies into the country, farmers say cuts to backpackers could increase the cost of food. Subscribe: http://ab.co/1svxLVE Read more here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-18/visa-overstayers-enforcement-not-like-ice/107164600 Note: In most cases, our captions are auto-generated. #ABCNEWS #ABCNEWSAustralia

Tags: Australia, abc, abc news, news

More from ABC News (Australia)

  • The biggest market sell-off since 'Liberation Day' | The Business | ABC NEWS — Score: 50%
  • Designer Katie Perry wins trademark case against pop star | ABC NEWS — Score: 50%
  • A look around the NT as residents deal with flooding emergency | ABC NEWS — Score: 50%
  • Bundaberg homes inundated after Burnett River peaks | ABC News — Score: 50%
  • Reindeer races in Finland draw international crowds | The World | ABC NEWS — Score: 50%
  • Grave fears for Iranian footballers after Australia asylum saga | The World | ABC News — Score: 50%