Opposition leader Angus Taylor has defended the Coalition’s proposal to link migration levels to housing construction after Liberal senator Andrew McLachlan publicly raised concerns about the tone of the policy. Speaking from Canberra, Taylor said the plan is aimed at addressing government failures in housing and infrastructure rather than blaming migrants for economic pressures. McLachlan, who represents South Australia, warned that framing migration as a problem could alienate diaspora communities and create unnecessary social division. He emphasised that while migration levels should be carefully managed to ensure adequate housing and services, migrants should not be held responsible for broader economic challenges. The debate has become a prominent issue in the federal election campaign as both major parties face scrutiny over housing affordability and population growth.