‘We must discriminate’: Inside Australia’s new immigration policy

A new immigration proposal is making shockwaves in Australia as the country battles housing costs and a worsening cost-of-living crisis amid a major fuel shortage.

Angus Taylor has vowed to deport 65,000 visa overstayers in a major speech, warning that overseas students and asylum seekers are exploiting the system.

Vowing a hardline crackdown that echoes the Trump administration’s approach to illegal migration, the Liberal leader has warned that migration is also driving up property prices.

“Our immigration system is being exploited by people using the false pretext of needing protection or study to stay here for economic reasons. The Coalition will crack down on overstayers,” Mr Taylor told news.com.au.

“Some 65,000 people remain here despite having their student or protection visas cancelled and having exhausted all avenues for appeal.”

So how would the Liberal Party’s immigration policy work? Here’s a breakdown.