The debate around migration is intensifying, with a new poll from the Lowy Institute finding many Australians believe immigration levels are too high.
But the latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show net overseas migration fell by 45 per cent by mid-2026.
Experts say concerns about migration aren’t new, but the public debate often overlooks how complex Australia’s immigration system is, focusing instead on migrant numbers.
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Produced By: Eduardo Jordan
Featured In Story: Dr Emily Foley – Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Flinders University & University of Canberra.
First aired on The Wire, Monday 6 July 2026