Opinion

Populist surge makes it essential to spread gains of migration

Conflict over migration is now breaking out into the open in Western nations. But excessive limits would have a high cost too.

Tanveer AhmedColumnist

Aug 7, 2024 – 2.31pm

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Despite the visible anti-migration sentiment across the Western world, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s policy of drastic reduction in Australia’s migration intake is both unprecedented in recent times and economically unrealistic.

Tanveer Ahmed is an author and practising psychiatrist. Connect with Tanveer on Twitter.

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