Liberal party ‘corroded by hate’ MP says amid concerns of ‘dog whistling’ on immigration
Liberal party leader Angus Taylor has proposed linking Australia's immigration intake to housing completions, raising concerns among party members about the influence of Pauline Hanson's One Nation party. Some Liberal MPs fear that the party's rhetoric on immigration is becoming increasingly hateful and divisive. Critics, including former Liberal MP Jenny Ware, warn that the party risks adopting One Nation's rhetoric and alienating voters.
- ▪Angus Taylor announced a plan to tie immigration intake to the number of new homes built in Australia.
- ▪Several Liberal MPs expressed concerns that the party is being influenced by One Nation's agenda.
- ▪Critics argue that the rhetoric surrounding immigration is becoming increasingly hateful and divisive.
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Opposition leader Angus Taylor used his budget reply to say the Liberal party would set Australia’s immigration intake to the number of house completions. Photograph: Hilary Wardhaugh/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenOpposition leader Angus Taylor used his budget reply to say the Liberal party would set Australia’s immigration intake to the number of house completions. Photograph: Hilary Wardhaugh/Getty ImagesLiberal partyLiberal party ‘corroded by hate’ MP says amid concerns of ‘dog whistling’ on immigrationExclusive: several Liberals say they now believe Pauline Hanson’s party was in control of the Liberal agenda Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Krishani Dhanji and Dan Jervis-BardySat 16 May 2026 16.00 EDTLast modified on Sat 16 May 2026 16.01…
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