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John Carney
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Do people who want less immigration actually think Australia would be better off, or are they just racist? Hint: it’s the racism, stupid.

Dave Earley@earleyedition.bsky.social

Think Australia would be better off with less migration? The numbers tell a different story

theguardian.comThink Australia would be better off with less migration? The numbers tell a different storyThe population is ageing and we’re having fewer babies. Labor should keep that in mind as the migration debate rages
John Carney
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For as long as I can remember, I’ve seen regular credible reports on the many and varied benefits of immigration and very few on the drawbacks, and those don’t stand up to scrutiny.

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John Carney
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This is what I meant when I said the claimed drawbacks don't stand up to scrutiny — under scrutiny they invariably boil down to "we don't like funny hats."