albo, like his european peers, has recognised that if he wants to get re-elected, the immigration numbers will need to substantially reduce.
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"What we know is that we need to have a migration system that enables Australia to get the skills that we need but make sure the system is working in the interests of all Australians" he told reporters in Sydney on Saturday.
Treasury forecasts also showed the intake is expected to decline substantially over the coming financial year.
