Secret list leaks of THIRTEEN countries whose migrants would be banned from moving to Australia: Explosive Trump-style Liberal proposal emerges
The Liberal Party’s proposal to block immigrants from up to 13 countries or territories, including Gaza, Egypt, Somalia and certain parts of the Philippines, has been sensationally leaked.
It was revealed that there is a policy that stipulates the suspension of visa procedures for up to three years from regions thought to be under the control of terrorist organizations. news.com.au On Monday.
Senior party figures emphasize that the plan remains a draft plan that could be revised but includes as many as 13 countries or regions linked to high-risk security concerns, including Egypt and large swaths of Africa.
The proposal was drafted by home affairs spokesman Jonno Duniam, immigration spokesman Paul Scarr and advisers from former Liberal leader Sussan Ley’s office. It is currently awaiting consideration by the new Opposition Leader Angus Taylor.
The move echoes recent actions in the United States and the United Kingdom, which have both introduced tougher rules in recent months to restrict or, in some cases, ban the entry of people from certain countries.
The Trump administration has suspended visas for 75 countries, while the United Kingdom has imposed targeted restrictions affecting Angola, Namibia and the Democratic Republic of Congo, among others.
Nationals deputy chairman Kevin Hogan said the plan had not come before Sussan Ley’s shadow cabinet and he could not confirm its status.
Draft Liberal plan calls for a three-year ban on immigrants from regions of 13 countries
Countries with regions stood out in the list. Daily Mail chart
The leak coincides with Taylor making new calls to improve the ‘low standards’ of immigrants as part of his new push as Liberal leader and arguing that Australia should refuse entry to those who reject what he calls core national values.
It is understood the proposal will not impose a blanket ban on all arrivals from Somalia or the Philippines. However, given Hamas’ long-standing control of the region, migration from Gaza may be effectively frozen.
The plan appears to target regions that have experienced prolonged terrorist occupation or insurgency, such as Mindanao in the Philippines, regions in Somalia and Yemen.
Yemen is currently divided between the Houthi movement in the north and the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) in the south and east.
Australia recognizes the PLC as the legitimate government of Yemen, while the US designates the Houthis as both a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT).
Migrants on temporary visas could also face deportation if they are found to be violating what the party describes as ‘Australian values’, according to the Liberals’ draft policy.
Taylor told Sunrise on Monday he wanted to ‘shut the door’ on immigrants who don’t believe in Australian values.
‘We believe in fundamental freedoms of expression and religion and if people do not accept these they should not come to our country. “The door needs to be closed,” he said.
It is understood that the plan was worked on during the reign of former opposition leader Sussan Ley.
In a wider speech on Monday, Liberal deputy leader Jane Hume called for a ‘reset’ on immigration policy.
‘There should be an understanding that if you come to this country, you are expected not only to respect our democracy and the rule of law, but also to contribute to our society and economy,’ he said.
Hume emphasized the importance of skilled immigration.
‘Qualified immigration is very important, very important. But I think we all know that at some point something has to change, because the rate of immigration we have now… the amount is too high and the standard is too low.’
When asked if he supported One Nation’s proposal for an eight-year pause on immigration from selected countries, Hume rejected the proposal.
‘This is a reactionary policy that I think is completely unrealistic and unsustainable,’ he said.
‘Immigration has been a really important part of the Australian story. But this is a correct migration. ‘We want to make sure we bring people into the country who will contribute to the economy, who will contribute to society, who will help us raise our standard of living.’
