Coalition pledges welfare ban for new migrants | 7NEWS

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Opposition Leader Angus Taylor announces the Coalition’s plan to block new migrants from accessing 17 welfare programs, including the aged pension and JobSeeker, arguing Australians should be prioritised. Taylor commits to repealing Labor’s budget tax changes on negative gearing and capital gains if elected, calling them an assault on aspiration. The Coalition proposes capping migration at well below 200,000 annually, tied to housing availability, which would be roughly 70% below peak levels.

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