Scott Morrison flags cutting migration in response to population concerns

But the prime minister said steady population growth was still needed to sustain economic growth

Scott Morrison has flagged cutting migration as part of his government’s long-telegraphed overhaul of population policy, but the prime minister says the cut has to be managed carefully.

The prime minister used a speech on Monday night to signal a reduction in the current cap, which he suggested would be the inevitable consequence of the states playing a more proactive role in determining future carrying capacity.

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