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Tensions in Australia's migration system: a missed opportunity for the Coalition

Tensions in Australia's migration system: a missed opportunity for the Coalition

The Liberal Party has missed an opportunity to design a sophisticated migration policy that incorporates demand for labour, housing, infrastructure...

26.05.2026 20

Pearls and Irritations

Peter Mcdonald

Australia has a problem with migration. The Liberals’ policy approach will do nothing to fix it

Australia has a problem with migration. The Liberals’ policy approach will do nothing to fix it

There are growing tensions in Australia’s migration policy. So far, the Albanese government has not tackled it - but the Liberals’ approach will...

25.05.2026 20

The Conversation

Peter Mcdonald

Our migration system is broken. But not for the reason you think

09.09.2025 20

Canberra Times

Peter McDonald

Cutting migrant numbers won’t help housing – the real immigration problems not being tackled this election

Now is not the time to cut immigration, given the contribution it makes to the economy. Arguments that migrants are pushing up house prices are...

14.04.2025 20

The Conversation

Peter McDonald