Do as I say, not as I do: why Labor and the Coalition are both conflicted on migration policy

Despite populist complaints, conservative governments have allowed immigration to rise, but Labor also ‘walks both sides of the street’

The Coalition is expected in coming weeks to reveal the broad outlines of a policy platform centred around deep cuts to migrant numbers.

But which numbers are they talking about? Are they talking about net overseas migration? Or are they worried about the visa programs? If so, is it the permanent stream or the temporary?