Angus Taylor accused of ‘dog-whistling’ and marginalising immigrants over plan to cut benefits to non-citizens
Prime minister claims Coalition imitating One Nation’s policies as refugee advocacy group warns migrants ‘should not be used as scapegoats’ for economic problems Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Anthony Albanese has accused Angus Taylor of copying One Nation and “dog-whistling” to marginalise immigrants to Australia, as the Coalition seeks to cut social benefits and government programs for permanent residents. Del
Refugee advocacy group warns migrants ‘should not be used as scapegoats’ as prime minister claims Coalition imitating One Nation policies
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Anthony Albanese has accused Angus Taylor of copying One Nation and “dog-whistling” to marginalise immigrants to Australia, as the Coalition seeks to cut social benefits and government programs for permanent residents.
Delivering his budget reply speech on Thursday night, the opposition leader announced plans to slash immigration and restrict welfare programs to citizens only.
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- Angus Taylor accused of ‘dog-whistling’ and marginalising immigrants over plan to cut benefits to non-citizensGuardian - World · Josh Butler and Cait Kelly · May 15, 2026, 1:37 AM
- ‘We are not in Trump’s America’: migrant groups say Angus Taylor in race to bottom with far rightGuardian - World · Josh Butler and Cait Kelly · May 15, 2026, 3:07 AM
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