Greens
Federal policy — expand humanitarian intake; prioritise family reunion
View detailed claimsVictoria 2026 · Policy comparison
Immigration
Jurisdiction: Federal PrimaryWho may enter and stay in Australia, permanent migration settings and citizenship — largely Commonwealth powers.
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Direct comparison
At a glance
Labor
Federal policy — 185,000 permanent places with an onshore and skilled focus
View detailed claimsLiberal–Nationals
Shared Coalition policy
Federal policy — cap migration by housing supply and tighten visa standards
View detailed claimsOne Nation
Federal policy — cut visas; deport unlawful non-residents
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Party positions
Greens
Back to comparison- Pledge
“Expand Australia’s humanitarian intake to 50,000 places per year, providing safety and a new start for those fleeing persecution and conflict.”
Australian Greens · verified 1 Aug 2026
- Pledge
“End indefinite immigration detention by introducing a 7-day cap for people held in immigration detention.”
Australian Greens · verified 1 Aug 2026
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- Position
“A permanent migration program for refugees and migrants to Australia that prioritises family reunion and humanitarian programs.”
Australian Greens · verified 1 Aug 2026
Labor
Back to comparison- Position
Set the 2026–27 permanent Migration Program at 185,000 places, unchanged in total size, with approximately 71 per cent in the skilled stream and 28 per cent in the family stream.
Australian Department of Home Affairs · published 11 May 2026 · verified 1 Aug 2026
- Position
Prioritise 129,590 permanent places for migrants already living in Australia, while the remaining offshore allocation focuses on highly skilled applicants intended to address productivity and long-term workforce needs.
Australian Department of Home Affairs · published 11 May 2026 · verified 1 Aug 2026
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Allocate 132,240 skilled places, including employer-sponsored and state or territory nominated visas, and 52,460 family places, predominantly partner visas.
Australian Department of Home Affairs · published 11 May 2026 · verified 1 Aug 2026
- Position
Continue reducing net overseas migration while retaining skilled migration, with Home Affairs reporting annual net overseas migration to December 2025 was more than 45 per cent below the 2023 peak.
Minister for Home Affairs · published 17 June 2026 · verified 1 Aug 2026
Liberal–Nationals
Back to comparisonShared Coalition policy
- Pledge
Cap annual net overseas migration at the number of new homes completed in Australia, with migration initially set below that ceiling while housing supply catches up.
Liberal Party of Australia · published 13 May 2026 · verified 1 Aug 2026
- Pledge
Make adherence to the Australian Values Statement an enforceable visa condition, restore temporary protection visas, strengthen security screening and fund removal of unlawful non-citizens.
Liberal Party of Australia · published 13 Apr 2026 · verified 1 Aug 2026
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Liberal
- Pledge
Cap annual net overseas migration at the number of new homes completed in Australia, with migration initially set below that ceiling while housing supply catches up.
Liberal Party of Australia · published 13 May 2026 · verified 1 Aug 2026
- Pledge
Make adherence to the Australian Values Statement an enforceable visa condition, restore temporary protection visas, strengthen security screening and fund removal of unlawful non-citizens.
Liberal Party of Australia · published 13 Apr 2026 · verified 1 Aug 2026
Nationals
- Pledge
Cap annual net overseas migration at the number of new homes completed in Australia, with migration initially set below that ceiling while housing supply catches up.
Liberal Party of Australia · published 13 May 2026 · verified 1 Aug 2026
- Pledge
Make adherence to the Australian Values Statement an enforceable visa condition, restore temporary protection visas, strengthen security screening and fund removal of unlawful non-citizens.
Liberal Party of Australia · published 13 Apr 2026 · verified 1 Aug 2026
One Nation
Back to comparison- Pledge
“Cut immigration by over 570,000 people from current Labor levels by capping visas at 130,000 per year to ease pressure on housing, wages, and infrastructure.”
Pauline Hanson's One Nation · verified 1 Aug 2026
- Pledge
“Deport 75,000 illegal migrants because Australia’s immigration laws must be enforced, not ignored.”
Pauline Hanson's One Nation · verified 1 Aug 2026
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- Pledge
“Deport any visa holder who breaks the law… If you commit a crime, you lose your visa and the right to stay.”
Pauline Hanson's One Nation · verified 1 Aug 2026
- Pledge
“Introduce an eight-year waiting period for citizenship and welfare, ensuring new arrivals contribute before they take.”
Pauline Hanson's One Nation · verified 1 Aug 2026
Who controls immigration?
Jurisdiction: Federal PrimaryImmigration, visas and citizenship are Commonwealth powers under the Australian Constitution. Victorian governments can advocate, run settlement services, and set some skilled-migration nomination programs, but they do not control national migration levels or border policy.
- Victoria
- Settlement services, multicultural programs, and limited state-nominated skilled migration pathways within federal caps.
- Commonwealth
- Visas, permanent migration planning levels, citizenship, border control and refugee determination.