# Dave Sharma says the Coalition's immigration proposal about curbing government spending

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Podcast: [Radio National Breakfast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/radio-national-breakfast-572135)
Published: 2026-05-17T21:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/radionational-breakfast/dave-sharma-defencs-the-coalitions-immigration-proposal/106689906
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## Resource

Last week the Coalition proposed slashing Australia's immigration intake to align with housing construction rates - and blocking any non-citizens from collecting welfare payments. GUEST: Dave Sharma, Shadow Assistant Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs PRODUCER: Isadora Bogle

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