Migrants draining the nation: Angus Taylor's hard line immigration plan
Apr 15, 2026 •
It’s a controversial proposal – immigration based on blatant discrimination.
Opposition leader Angus Taylor has laid out the beginnings of the Liberal Party’s hard line migration policy in a provocative speech in Canberra.
Some of his proposals had echoes of Donald Trump, others of John Howard – as he made a play for One Nation’s growing pool of lapsed Liberal voters.
So what does it all mean? And will his bold move on migration pay off at the polls?
Today, press gallery journalist Karen Middleton on the Liberal Party’s controversial new migration policy.
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Migrants draining the nation: Angus Taylor's hard line immigration plan
1880 • Apr 15, 2026
Migrants draining the nation: Angus Taylor's hard line immigration plan
It’s a controversial proposal – immigration based on blatant discrimination.
Opposition leader Angus Taylor has laid out the beginnings of the Liberal Party’s hard line migration policy in a provocative speech in Canberra.
Some of his proposals had echoes of Donald Trump, others of John Howard – as he made a play for One Nation’s growing pool of lapsed Liberal voters.
So what does it all mean? And will his bold move on migration pay off at the polls?
Today, press gallery journalist Karen Middleton on the Liberal Party’s controversial new migration policy.
If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support.
Guest: Press gallery journalist, Karen Middleton
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