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news Scmp World 2026-06-08

Australia's PM Albanese Pledges Migration Cuts Amidst Populist Party's Rise

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced plans to reduce migration levels in response to a poll showing the right-wing populist One Nation party gaining ground. His government's approval rating has also seen a significant decline.


Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday migration levels were reducing, responding to an opinion poll showing a right-wing populist party ahead of governing Labor. Support for One Nation party was 31 per cent, ahead of Labor on 30 per cent, a Newspoll published in The Australian newspaper on Monday showed. Albanese’s net approval rating has sunk to its lowest level since the 2022 election at minus 24, with 36 per cent of Australians satisfied with his performance, 60 per cent....

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