Australian net overseas migration falls to lowest level since 2022 – but the Coalition says that’s still too high

Australia's population is growing at a rate that's still above pre-pandemic levels, but the pace of this growth is steadily slowing down. According to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, net overseas migration added 301,000 people to the country's population last year, marking the lowest increase since mid-2022. Despite this decline, the number remains higher than it was before the pandemic. The new figures come at a time when the debate around immigration is heating up, with One Nation leader Pauline Hanson sparking controversy by suggesting that Australia should aim for a "monocultural" society. As the country's politicians weigh in on the issue, the latest statistics offer a timely reminder of the ongoing impact of migration on Australia's population.

Australian Bureau of Statistics figures show migration growth is above pre-pandemic levels but tracking steadily downGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNet overseas migration added 301,000 people to Australia’s population last year, the lowest increase since mid-2022 but still above the pre-pandemic pace.The new figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics come amid an increasingly fraught political debate around immigration, following Pauline Hanson’s declaration that our society should be “monocultural”. Continue reading...