‘Debased himself’ and risking Australia’s reputation: Liberals torn up about Taylor’s Trumpian immigration plan

Howard-era former minister Amanda Vanstone criticises parts of hardline policy but backs English language requirement Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Former Howard government minister Amanda Vanstone has warned Angus Taylor against turning immigration into heavy-handed law enforcement, saying most migrants from countries run by dictators and extremists move here to escape authoritarianism. Releasing the first elements of a new hardline immigration policy on Tuesd...

By Tom McIlroy and Dan Jervis-Bardy