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Australia at highest migrant percentage since 1800s

Malcolm Turnbull with new citizens on Australia Day (AAP)
Malcolm Turnbull with new citizens on Australia Day (AAP)

Australia has entered a new phase in how it is being shaped by migration. With the proportion of Australians born overseas now at its highest level since the 1800s, demographers are predicting a large jump in the percentage ahead in parts of the country. And if the current trend continues, more and more will be from China and India.


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Australia has entered a new phase in how it is being shaped by migration. With the proportion of Australians born overseas now at its highest level since the 1800s, demographers are predicting a large jump in the percentage ahead in parts of the country. And if the current trend continues, more and more will be from China and India.



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