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Wed Apr 5

What's behind the recent surge in Australia's net migration – and will it last?

Written by: Peter McDonald, Honorary Professor of Demography, Centre for Health Policy, The University of Melbourne

Last week, the Australian published a story saying net-overseas migration would reach 650,000 over the two financial years, 2022-23 and 2023-24.

As the story included comments from Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Treasury Secretary Steven Kennedy, we can assume these numbers will appear in the population statement accompanying the May budget.

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