Hard truths: What immigration cuts really mean for the economy
The latest migration debate has so far been framed in terms of its benefits, but little regard has been given to the costs of closing the door on skilled workers.
Michael ReadEconomics correspondent
Updated
The last time Australia’s immigration program was a front page political issue, more was better than less.
It was September 2022, and Anthony Albanese was facing calls from business and the Coalition to bring in more foreign workers to plug acute labour shortages caused by almost two years of closed borders.
Loading...
Subscribe to gift this article
Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.
Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber?
Introducing your Newsfeed
Follow the topics, people and companies that matter to you.
Find out moreRead More
Michael ReadEconomics correspondentMichael Read is the Financial Review's economics correspondent, reporting from the federal press gallery at Parliament House. He was previously an economist at the Reserve Bank of Australia and at UBS. Connect with Michael on Twitter. Email Michael at michael.read@afr.com
Latest In Economy
Fetching latest articles