Coalition anxiety over Taylor’s plan to ban welfare for permanent residents
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor's plan to ban welfare for permanent residents is facing internal criticism within the Coalition. Concerns have been raised about the potential negative impact on communities, particularly among Chinese and Indian populations. Former Treasury head Martin Parkinson highlighted issues with the current migration system, suggesting it operates as a guest-worker program without public consent.
- ▪Angus Taylor announced a policy to exclude permanent residents from various welfare benefits.
- ▪Some Coalition MPs are worried that the tough stance is causing alarm in certain communities.
- ▪Former Treasury boss Martin Parkinson criticized the migration system as a de facto guest-worker program.
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