In a powerful address that resonated through the halls of the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Australia, Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price issued a stark warning about the nation's immigration intake, demanding immediate and significant cuts.
The Shadow Minister for Indigenous Australians did not mince words, describing the current record levels of migration under the Albanese government as a 'big Australia policy' that has catastrophically 'failed'. She argued that this approach has placed an unsustainable burden on everyday Australians, exacerbating the housing crisis and stretching public services to breaking point.
A Betrayal of Australian Citizens
Senator Price framed the issue in terms of loyalty, suggesting the government has prioritised the needs of new arrivals over those of its existing citizens. 'We have betrayed the people of our nation,' she stated, highlighting the intense competition for rental properties and the soaring cost of living.
Her solution is unequivocal: 'We need to cut migration numbers by a lot more than we are.' This call to action positions her firmly against the Labour government's policies, which she claims are dividing the country rather than uniting it.
Challenging the 'Racist' Label
Anticipating criticism, Senator Price directly confronted the accusation that advocating for lower immigration is inherently racist. She defended her position as a matter of 'common sense' and practical necessity, arguing that the current system is 'setting people against each other'. Her speech emphasised that the well-being of all Australians, regardless of background, is compromised by unsustainable population growth.
The senator's remarks at the prominent conservative gathering signal a hardening of opposition stance on immigration, setting the stage for a major political battle over one of the country's most pressing issues.
