The opposition leader’s plan would bar permanent residents and other non-citizens from 17 major programs like the Age Pension, JobSeeker, and NDIS eligibility, while grandfathering current recipients and keeping health services open to all.
Taylor says it promotes fairness, saves billions, and fits a broader migration crackdown capping net overseas arrivals at one per new home built.
Supporters call it commonsense amid high migration, but critics label it divisive politics that overlooks contributions from permanent residents who pay taxes first.