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Andrew Brown and Dominic Giannini

Migration cut would have 'negligible' effect on housing

Cutting migration numbers will do little to solve the housing crisis, an expert says. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

A reduction in Australia's migration intake will do little to solve the housing supply crisis, an expert says.

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton wants Australia to reduce its permanent migration intake by 25 per cent if the coalition wins the next election, arguing the cut would improve housing affordability and supply in the market.

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