Coalition to cap refugee intake at 18,750

Scott Morrison is promising to cap the annual refugee migrant intake at 18,750 a year for the next three years if he wins the election.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison will announce a freeze to the refugee intake for the next three years. (AAP) Source: AAP

Refugee intake numbers will be capped at the current rate 18,750 a year for the next three years if the coalition wins the May federal election.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison will announce the cap on Sunday in a direct challenge to Labor leader Bill Shorten, who plans to gradually lift the humanitarian intake to 32,000 a year.

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