The Morrison government is reportedly considering a major shift on immigration policy that would see the states given the leading role in requesting the number of skilled migrants they need each year.
The federal government sets an annual cap for skilled and family migration – currently at 190,000 – with skilled migrants distributed through a range of visa streams.
The Australian newspaper reports the shift has been discussed at “senior levels” of the Morrison government.
Asked about the story on Monday, Mr Morrison said the federal government would “always” set the overall cap.
