Morrison to slash migration levels by 30,000, vowing racism won't 'hijack' debate

NEWS: The number of permanent migrants accepted into Australia each year is expected to be capped at 160,000, 30,000 fewer than previous targets.

The federal government is set to slash Australia's annual migration intake as Prime Minister Scott Morrison denies concerns about congestion are driven by racism.

Cabinet has authorised the changes, which would slash the targeted annual intake of permanent migrants by up to 30,000, The Australian reports.

It's believed the Prime Minister has held off on announcing the plan in the wake of the Christchurch attacks. 

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