What is the impact of migration on Australia?
28% of Australians were born overseas, making this country one of the most multi-cultural in the world. From the gold rush in the 1850’s, to the post-war migration boom and the recent arrival of migrants with the mining boom, Australia has a higher share of migrants than most other countries. Is it no surprise to learn that one person arrives in Australia every minute and 24 seconds?
They are great contributors to this economy as evidence shows they lift the three “P’s” of economic growth namely population, participation and productivity.