Taylor Unveils Trump's Immigration Policy With an Australian Flag Draped Over It

Guardian Australia · Nick Visser · Monday 13 April 2026

Taylor Unveils Trump's Immigration Policy With an Australian Flag Draped Over It

Opposition leader Angus Taylor proposes Trump-style social media vetting for immigrants, claiming it protects 'core Australian values.' Labor meanwhile announces $2-5bn in military drone spending.

Angus Taylor wants to vet immigrants' social media posts for Australian values. Mate, half the sitting parliament couldn't pass that test on a good day. Importing the Trump playbook wholesale and calling it 'putting Australian values first' — Menzies at least had the decency to dress up his White Australia in economic language. Taylor's just photocopying the homework and not even changing the font.

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