Abbott's immigration proposal discredited by his former ministers

Former prime minister Tony Abbott's calls to dramatically reduce Australia's immigration intake have received a frosty reception from Cabinet ministers. The Home Affairs Minister says there is no need to change the immigration program, and the Treasurer says doing it could cost the economy billions of dollars.

Former prime minister Tony Abbott during Question Time in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra, Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017. Source: AAP