South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas has cautioned the Albanese government against reducing migration numbers to appease populist sentiments, particularly from One Nation. He emphasized that Australia faces a housing crisis rather than a migration crisis, advocating for a balanced migration program to address workforce shortages in critical sectors like construction.
Malinauskas highlighted the importance of maintaining a strong migration policy, arguing that cutting migration could harm the economy. He called for political leaders to clarify the distinction between housing and migration issues to better inform public discourse.