One Nation copy cat? Opposition accused of borrowing Hanson's policies in budget reply

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Leader of the Opposition Angus Taylor delivers his 2026-27 Budget Reply speech. Credit: AAP

Coalition leader Angus Taylor has delivered his first budget reply, vowing to crack down on migration levels and prohibit non-citizens from accessing welfare payments. Critics say the coalition is blaming migrants for Australia's economic troubles, as Pauline Hanson's anti-immigrant One Nation accuses the opposition of copying their policies.

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Published 15 May 2026 10:28pm

By Sydney Lang

Presented by Yumi Oba

Source: SBS

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Coalition leader Angus Taylor has delivered his first budget reply, vowing to crack down on migration levels and prohibit non-citizens from accessing welfare payments. Critics say the coalition is blaming migrants for Australia's economic troubles, as Pauline Hanson's anti-immigrant One Nation accuses the opposition of copying their policies.

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