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Liberal party ‘corroded by hate’ MP says amid concerns of ‘dog whistling’ on immigration

The Guardian · May 16, 2026, 8:00 PM · Also reported by 3 other sources

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  • Opposition leader Angus Taylor used his budget reply to say the Liberal party would set Australia’s immigration intake to the number of house completions.
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  • Prefer the Guardian on GoogleLiberal MPs have expressed concern over Angus Taylor’s immigration policy, with one claiming the party’s soul is being “corroded by hate”.

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Opposition leader Angus Taylor used his budget reply to say the Liberal party would set Australia’s immigration intake to the number of house completions. Photograph: Hilary Wardhaugh/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Opposition leader Angus Taylor used his budget reply to say the Liberal party would set Australia’s immigration intake to the number of house completions. Photograph: Hilary Wardhaugh/Getty Images Liberal party Liberal party ‘corroded by hate’ MP says amid concerns of ‘dog whistling’ on immigrationExclusive: several Liberals say they now believe Pauline Hanson’s party was in control of the Liberal agenda

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Prefer the Guardian on GoogleLiberal MPs have expressed concern over Angus Taylor’s immigration policy, with one claiming the party’s soul is being “corroded by hate”.

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