Opposition leader says Coalition's migration goal may drop well under 200,000

Angus Taylor appeared on Channel Seven after a fall on a 1,000-kilometre fundraising bike ride and said the Coalition intends to set its net migration figure below 200,000, linking it directly to housing construction rates. He argued that the number of newcomers must correspond with the pace of new home builds. The statement comes as One Nation MP David Farley suggested the party’s cuts bring its target close to the government's level of about 230,000, while Pauline Hanson proposed a net migration cap of 130,000.

In a separate development, Liu Jinsong, the newly appointed Chinese ambassador to Australia, landed in Sydney, replacing Xiao Qian, and delivered a speech emphasizing mutual respect, shared aspirations, and the upcoming 55th anniversary of diplomatic ties. The live blog also noted that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will address the Business Council of Australia later in the evening, focusing on artificial intelligence. Host Josh Boscaini opened the federal politics live feed from Parliament House in Canberra.