Government to cut permanent migrant numbers by 30,000

Prime Minister Scott Morrison arrives at the Urrbrae Education Centre in Netherby, Adelaide, Tuesday, March 19, 2019. The Prime Minister is announcing the Adelaide City Deal. (AAP Image/David Mariuz) NO ARCHIVING

Prime Minister Scott Morrison arrives at the Urrbrae Education Centre in Netherby, Adelaide, Tuesday, March 19, 2019. Source: AAP

The federal government is set to slash Australia's annual migration intake as Prime Minister Scott Morrison denies concerns about congestion are driven by racism. Cabinet has authorised the changes, which would cut up to 30,000 from the current target of 190,000 permanent migrants.



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