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Plebiscite (Future Migration Level) Bill 2018

Debated Wednesday 26 November 2025

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Summaries in reported speech - not a transcript. In date order, both chambers.

  1. Wednesday 26 November 2025 · Senate

    Second Reading

    The Senate debated the Plebiscite (Future Migration Level) Bill 2018, which proposed a non-binding vote on whether to adopt a zero net migration policy for five years. One Nation senators argued the bill was necessary to address housing crises and infrastructure strain caused by high migration levels, while opponents from the Liberal, Greens, and Australia's Voice parties rejected it as divisive, factually incorrect, or inappropriate for complex policy issues. The Coalition and National Party acknowledged migration levels were too high but opposed the plebiscite mechanism, preferring parliamentary policy solutions. The debate concluded without a vote as it was adjourned.

    Outcome: The debate was adjourned before a vote could be taken.

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