‘There is obviously a debate about congestion and about housing,’ minister saysPeter Dutton has confirmed reports he discussed cutting Australia’s immigration rate, contradicting Malcolm Turnbull’s repeated denials that the conversations took place. The prime minister emphatically denied a report in the Australian Dutton had suggested reducing Australian’s immigration intake by 20,000 last year, a proposal which was reportedly shut down by Turnbull and Scott Morrison before it made it to cabinet. 'It is completely untrue': Turnbull hoses down reports Dutton wants cut to immigration Read more“It is completely untrue, it is completely untrue, it is completely untrue,” Turnbull said on Tuesday. Full stop.”But asked about the report on Wednesday, Dutton, confirmed that discussions canvassing different options had taken place, while maintaining he was not contradicting his leader. Peter Dutton (@PeterDutton_MP) I have made it clear over recent weeks that I support the current level of migration.

Source: The Guardian April 11, 2018 01:07 UTC