Queensland Premier Sides With Federal Opposition on Migration Cut

Queensland Premier Steven Miles is calling on the federal government to slash overseas migration to help the state cope with a housing crisis.

Queensland Premier Steven Miles speaks to the media during a press conference in Brisbane, Australia, on June 30, 2020. AAP Image/Glenn Hunt

Queensland Premier Steven Miles has urged the government to curb the influx of overseas migration as the state struggles to cope with a sharp rise in population.

In a surprise move that deviated from the party line, the Labor premier supported Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s recent proposal to cut migration intake.