Canavan Tightens Citizenship Rules, Criticizes One Nation

0:00Nationals leader Matt Kanoven is pushing the coalition to tighten citizenship rules, aiming to grab the immigration debate from one nation. He's calling for stricter enforcement of the Australian values test, easier deportations for around 100,000 unlawful immigrants, and tougher checks on student visas. Kinevin argues current standards are too easy, like a quick tick and flick, unlike the high hurdles his Italian grandparents faced decades ago. He wants fit and proper person tests ramped up, while keeping Australia's non-discriminatory policy intact. Conservatives, including former Prime Minister Tony Abbott, have long pushed for longer probation periods for permanent residents to boost. Integration Kinevin slam one nation's leader for inconsistent comments on Muslims, stressing he'll protect everyone's rights if they're in the Australian club. The opposition's immigration plan hits snags after leadership drama, with a leaked version under ex-leader Susan Lay nixed for proposing bans from, terror hotspots.

1:00Now under new boss Angus Taylor, their redrawing lines without breaching core principles. Kinevin's doubling down on patriotic moves over politics of convenience, like ditching net zero pledges, vowing to lead for real change that, strengthens the country. That rap Sydney news today brought to you with AI. I'm Corey with the story.