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If you think less immigration will solve Australia's problems, you're wrong; but neither will more

  • Written by Cameron Allen, Researcher, UNSW
If you think less immigration will solve Australia's problems, you're wrong; but neither will moreMore by luck than design, recent recent levels of immigration seem to be in a 'goldilocks zone' that balances economic, social and environmental objectives.www.shutterstock.com

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