Leader of the Opposition Angus Taylor speaks to the media at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on March 10, 2026. Hilary Wardhaugh/Getty ImagesAustralian Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has unveiled a proposal requiring migrants to become Australian citizens before accessing a range of welfare payments, including the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).Under the policy, non-citizens would be barred from accessing 17 government programs, including JobSeeker, paid parental leave, Family Tax Benefit, and the NDIS, until they obtain Australian citizenship.
Australian Opposition Proposes Restricting Welfare Access to Non-Citizens
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