Build a Better, Not Bigger Australia: Opposition Calls for More Changes to Migration Bill

On the second day of Parliament, the government proposed reopening the debate on amending the Migration Act to change income thresholds for skilled migrants among other changes. Shadow Minister for Immigration Dan Tehan instead, urged the House of Representatives to wait for a Senate inquiry’s findings into the proposed amendments. Tehan argued that the Albanese Labor government should focus on building a “better” rather than “bigger” Australia and outlined key amendments the Liberal-Nationals want to see included Clarity on What Skilled Migrants Australia Needs Tehan raised concerns about the current process for determining which occupations are included on the skilled occupation list, arguing for a more methodical approach....