ViewpointsOpinionLabor’s Migration Shake-Up May Not Be What It’s All Cracked Up to BeThe total reduction in the intake over five years is just 185,000 people—or just 37,000 people on average per year. 00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintAustralia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese listens during the APEC Leaders Retreat Cooperation (APEC) in San Francisco, Calif., on Nov. 17, 2023. Kent Nishimura/Getty ImagesKevin Andrews12/13/2023|Updated: 12/13/20230:00X 1CommentaryThe Labor government of Anthony Albanese finishes the parliamentary year in the political doldrums. We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentKevin AndrewsAuthorThe Hon. Kevin Andrews served in the Australian Parliament from 1991 to 2022 and held various cabinet posts, including Minister for Defence.Author’s Selected ArticlesOpinion: While Australia Sleeps, Our Situation Becomes DireJun 09, 2024Opinion: The 3 Types of CCP Spies in Australia NowMay 30, 2024Opinion: Battle Lines Drawn for the Next ElectionMay 19, 2024Opinion: Suppressing Fire Before an Early Election CallMay 14, 2024Related Topicsimmigration policyAustralian Labor PartyAustralian immigration