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Australia’s overseas migration has plummeted by over 250,000 since its peak, driven by fewer arrivals and more departures — not policy cuts. Amid housing strain and infrastructure pressure, politicians debate slashing immigration, but data shows migrants are staying longer, especially students and skilled workers. Crucially, migrants remain vital to filling workforce gaps — particularly in aged care, which needs hundreds of thousands more workers by 2050. Experts argue the real fix lies in faster skills recognition, smoother pathways for skilled workers, and targeted housing and infrastructure investment — not just reducing numbers.

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