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Coalition Prefers More Migrant Tradies, Not Yoga Teachers

‘We’re not going to prioritise yoga teachers,’ Dutton said when discussing his migration policy during the election campaign.
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Coalition Prefers More Migrant Tradies, Not Yoga Teachers
A general view of university students on campus at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia on March 26, 2025. Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images
Monica O’Shea
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While Opposition Leader Peter Dutton plans to slash migration numbers, he also wants to boost the number of tradies to build more houses.

Australia will elect the next Prime Minister on May 3, with migration shaping up to be a key issue ahead of the election.

Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]