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Most Australians say 'immigration is too high', their Government's new Migration Strategy could see them sucking even more workers out of New Zealand
Immigration is back in the headlines in Australia. And not in a good way. Record levels of immigration coming out of the Covid-19 pandemic are being criticised in many quarters for suppressing wages, putting pressure on infrastructure, and pushing up house prices and rents. According to two recent polls in the Sydney Morning Herald and the Australian Financial Review, more than 60% of respondents say that immigration is too high. The federal government is alert to the issue and last week released its new Migration Strategy – Getting migration working for the nation. This document presents the government’s vision ... (full story)