PM defends slashing annual migrant intake by 30,000 places

NEWS: Prime Minister Scott Morrison is cutting the annual migration intake by 30,000 places and introducing new regional visas forcing skilled workers to the bush.

The prime minister has defended the timing of his decision to slash migration levels by 30,000 places, despite it occurring days after the Christchurch terrorist attacks.

The alleged gunman from Friday's attack is accused of harbouring hate against Muslim immigrants, but Prime Minister Scott Morrison said it's disappointing the incident has been linked to his migration cut.

You can read the full version of this story in English on SBS News .

 


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Published 20 March 2019 9:59am
Updated 20 March 2019 6:39pm
By SBS News
Presented by Tanu Attajarusit
Source: SBS News


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