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(ABC NEWS)Liberal Party immigration fight is a battle over how the party wants to position itself

Release Date: 2025-09-15
Media: ABC NEWS
Summary: The Liberal Party of Australia is divided over immigration, with some pushing for a hard-line “mass immigration” stance similar to Nigel Farage’s in the UK, while others warn such rhetoric is dangerous and misleading. The term itself has become a key political weapon, sparking internal conflict.

In Britain, huge far-right anti-immigration rallies and the rise of Farage have weakened the Conservative Party, serving as a cautionary tale. Some Liberals fear repeating this fate if they avoid extremes, while others worry about fueling racism and instability.

Labor, aware of these dynamics, maintains strict border controls to neutralize the issue, shifting the debate from asylum seekers to legal immigration numbers. This reflects a recurring political struggle in Australia’s immigration debates.
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