Bring on an immigration election

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Niki Savva warns that the Liberal Party will use “dirty tactics” with regards to immigration policy topple the Albanese Government at the next election:

“Dutton flagged his intention to use immigration most clearly in his Budget reply speech in May where he said net overseas migration of 1.5 million over five years would worsen cost of living and inflation”.

“It is the issue most ripe for exploitation because it can feed into every grievance and every prejudice including from migrants. Houses too expensive? Roads too congested? Can’t find a job or get a hospital bed? Whatever ails you, blame immigration. And, of course, Albanese”.

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About the author
Leith van Onselen is Chief Economist at the MB Fund and MB Super. He is also a co-founder of MacroBusiness. Leith has previously worked at the Australian Treasury, Victorian Treasury and Goldman Sachs.