Peter Dutton still coy about details on skilled migration cuts and EV policies

Opposition leader says any migrant cuts could be partly offset by allowing pensioners to work more hours without reducing their pensionsElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignPolls tracker; Election guide; Interactive seat explorerParty policies; Micro parties explained; Full election coverageListen to the latest episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaGet ourafternoon election email,free app ordaily news podcastPeter Dutton has again refused to say exactly how the Coalition would make its promised cuts to migration, declining to say which skilled worker groups would be reduced or whether his target is even achievable given previous carveouts for working holidaymakers and families.The opposition leader did say cuts to foreign worker numbers could be dealt with in part by allowing pensioners to work more hours without reducing their pensions.Sign up for the Afternoon Update: Election 2025 email newsletter Continue reading...

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