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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Tom McIlroy Political editor

Coalition MPs concede immigration pledge not fully costed by independent watchdog

Opposition leader Angus Taylor speaks at microphones beside Jane Hume and an Australian flag
On Tuesday, Angus Taylor announced a Coalition policy that would reduce net overseas migration to 100,000 for two years. Photograph: Bianca de Marchi/AAP

Coalition MPs concede the party’s newly released immigration policy has not been costed in full by the Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO), despite Angus Taylor defending the plan as “budget neutral”.

Taylor, and the deputy Liberal leader, Jane Hume, have said repeatedly the Coalition “worked closely” with the independent budget watchdog on its plan to reduce net overseas migration to 100,000 for two years.

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