How a hardline ‘Trump-style’ Liberal immigration policy to ban migrants from Gaza and Somalia was developed
The Guardian World
by Dan Jervis-Bardy and Krishani DhanjiFebruary 17, 2026
Another senior member of Sussan Ley’s team has expressed serious reservations about aspects of the plan
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Another senior member of Sussan Ley’s team has expressed serious reservations about aspects of the hardline migration plan secretly developed in the former Liberal leader’s office, as fresh details emerged about how the policy evolved.
Guardian Australia has confirmed the proposal to ban migration from certain regions in 13 countries was concocted inside Ley’s office after the Bondi terror attack and never went to shadow cabinet for discussion, blindsiding senior Liberals when it was leaked to several media outlets on Monday.
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Originally published on The Guardian World on 2/17/2026