mothra wrote on Dec 27^th, 2023 at 11:10am:

A ridiculous lie.


https://www.refugeecouncil.org.au/global-resettlement-statistics/5/

mothra wrote on Dec 27^th, 2023 at 11:41am:



Not resettlement. frightbat.

https://refugeeresearchonline.org/irans-mistreatment-of-afghans-human-rights-vio
lations-of-refugees-and-asylum-seekers/


https://newlinesinstitute.org/displacement-and-migration/protecting-syrian-refug
ees-in-turkey-from-forced-repatriation/

Frank wrote on Sep 2^nd, 2022 at 4:40pm:



I welcome the good news wrt increasing immigration.

It essentially means I can now go ahead and buy that property I've been closely following...with the utmost confidence. I'll be able to offset any issues wrt current interest rates by charging more rent so that my numbers do meet current credit lending restrictions.

I daresay it's going to be a VERY tough time for those who rent. We who are landlords and are looking to buy/rent out properties will continue to have the upper hand thanks to the current Labor Federal Govt (and Labor State Govts) who have delivered such welcoming news.

It's most comforting to know that our Labor politicians (across state and federal levels) are longstanding advocates of creating and exploiting real estate investment portfolio opportunities. As such I fully expect their policy directions to continue to support all of us who share their passion.

John Smith wrote on Dec 27^th, 2023 at 10:43am:



Listen dopey John,
Where are they gunna live? - tents set up in parks?  -
there are not enough houses, apartments or units.
Rents have skyrocketed and so has the cost of buying property
even though interest rates have risen very high.

I'm glad I bought a place recently but I had to pay a lot more than I should have
owing to the ridiculous numbers of people immigrating here.
Labor has wrecked this country.   

have another read here:

https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/australia-s-population-is-set-to-skyroc...


Australia's population is set to skyrocket in the next decade -
here are the cities where the numbers will soar the most.
Australian population tipped to grow by 4 million in a decade
NSW, Victoria tipped to have 2.5 million more people by 2033.

JC Denton wrote on Dec 27^th, 2023 at 8:14am:


Do what? Turn us into a third world country with extreme poverty?

I think not. Immigration is doing precisely the opposite. It allows you, when you come home for Chrissie, to take a blood test, see a doctor, get your meds reviewed, etc, etc, etc, along with all the other services we use because we import the skilled labour necessary to do these things.

The only downside Bobby's suggested is high property prices. Given this is a housing supply problem, the only way out is to have enough builders here to get cracking.

So I'm curious. Where do you suggest we find all those tradies?

Thoughts?

Karnal wrote on Dec 27^th, 2023 at 4:28pm:

Ah, so the way to cope with very high levels of immigration is to.... er.... increase the level of immigration.

That sounds  so stupid that it must be your idea.




Migrant arrivals
In 2022-23, the number of migrant arrivals increased to 737,000, up from 427,000 the year before. This equates to an annual increase of 73 per cent. In 2020-21, there was an annual decrease of 71 per cent, due to the travel restrictions during the pandemic. With the travel restrictions now lifted, the number of migrant arrivals has surpassed annual numbers recorded pre-pandemic.

In the five years prior to the pandemic, the average number of migrant arrivals was 515,000 per year with the majority arriving on temporary visas (307,000). For those who arrived with a permanent visa, the average was 92,000. For Australian and New Zealand citizens arriving it was 77,000 and 32,000 respectively.

In 2022-23, those on temporary visas (554,000) recorded higher volumes than pre-pandemic levels. Permanent visa holder arrivals (80,000) and Australian citizen arrivals (59,000) however, recorded lower levels. New Zealand citizens (41,000) recorded higher volumes than the pre-pandemic five-year average.

Temporary visa holders were the largest contributors to arrivals in 2022-23. Of the temporary visa holders, the largest group was international students (283,000). Other temporary visa holders include working holiday makers (70,000) and temporary skilled (49,000).




Students from the third world are not working as tradies, building houses, paki. Or as doctors and nurses. Most overseas student graduates are employed well below their supposed 'skill' level'.

Bobby. wrote on Dec 27^th, 2023 at 1:00pm:



no need. If we Import some builders, we can build new houses for them all.