The Australian government plans to cut migration, with the Christchurch approving a cut of up to 30,000 people a year, to 160,000 migrants. Prime Minister Scott Morrison, who is thought to have delayed announcing the plan in light of the Cabinet terrorist attack, said the move is not connected in any way to racism and will not be hijacked by those holding extreme views. Meanwhile, a regional settlement policy will require skilled migrants to live outside of Sydney and Melbourne for at least five years, while foreign students will be encouraged to study at universities outside the cities.
The Australian government plans to cut migration, with the Cabinet approving a cut of up to 30,000 people a year, to 160,000 migrants. Prime Minister Scott Morrison, who is thought to have delayed announcing the plan in light of the Christchurch terrorist attack, said the move is not connected in any way to racism and will not be hijacked by those holding extreme views. Meanwhile, a regional settlement policy will require skilled migrants to live outside of Sydney and Melbourne for at least five years, while foreign students will be encouraged to study at universities outside the cities.