Take two: Labor to announce migration plan after delay

Take two: Labor to announce migration plan after delay

New levers to push down migration numbers will be detailed by the home affairs minister as opposition parties devise ways to slash the amount of new arrivals.

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Wednesday, September 16, 2026

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The profitability of Australia's housing market remains "exceptionally high" even amid a deepening downturn.

Pauline Hanson's disparaging comments about Indigenous Australians are unlikely to upset her supporters, analysts say.

Matt Renshaw's sparkling 100 has set Australia up for victory at the Zimbabwe ODI.

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