Liberals' Immigration Pivot: Risk or Reward?

0:00A leaked liberal party review from earlier this year laid bear the reasons behind Peter Dutton's election wipeout slamming the coalition for, repeatedly offending key groups like Chinese Australians and losing touch with multicultural voters. Angus Taylor jumped into the fray this week with a fiery speech at the Menzies Research Center vowing to tighten immigration controls speed up. Deportations from safe countries and make English skills mandatory for permanent residents to boost integration. The push comes as the Liberals chase voters drifting to Pauline Hanson's one nation, but it's already sparked backlash with critics like former Prime, Minister Paul Keating blasting it as racist cowardice that echoes one nation's bigotry. Taylor's plan includes binding Australian values tests for all visa holders and screening social media amid polls showing half of Aussie's blame. Immigration for the housing crunch, ranking at high behind costs of living and fuel prices. With the coalition eyeing a comeback by 2028, this high stakes immigration pivot could either

1:03reel in conservatives or alienate the diverse seats they desperately need to flip. Local news powered by AI. This is Sydney News Today.