Australian PM Rejects EU Membership Speculation Amid Migration Policy Clash
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese ruled out Australia joining the EU while defending his government's immigration stance against One Nation's proposals.
Albanese was asked whether Australia had plans to join the European Union following Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's announcement that Canada would become the EU's first associate member. The Australian PM said Australia's regional priorities differ, citing ASEAN and the Pacific Island Forum as central to its engagement strategy.
The comments come amid debate over immigration policy, with Albanese describing One Nation's migration proposals as "diabolical" for the economy, while Opposition member Angus Taylor pledged "one of the biggest immigration cuts in history" if the Coalition wins government.
Sources
- Australia news live: PM says One Nation’s migration policy would be ‘diabolical’ for economy; Taylor pledges ‘one of the biggest immigration cuts in history’ — The Guardian — World
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