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Australian politicians accused of tough talk on migration cuts

Original: Talking tough on something unlikely to happen, even if they do get in. Then the blame game would begin! # AusPol # Migra

Commentary in Australian political circles is questioning promises to sharply cut migration, arguing the major parties are talking tough on a reduction that is unlikely to happen even if they win office. Observers note Australia has never deliberately reversed migration levels, and warn that if cuts were attempted, a political blame game over the economic consequences would follow.

Why now: Migration policy is a contested issue in Australian politics, with skepticism about parties' pledges to slash intake numbers.

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• Talking tough on something unlikely to happen, even if they do get in. Then the blame game would begin! # AusPol # Migration # Farce Australia has never driven migration into reverse by design. Would slamming on the brakes be calamitous? | Australian immigration and asylum |… · feather1952@aus.social · 4

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