Migration is good for the economy

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Asian Women at Work drumming group perform at the Sydney International Women's Day March Source: AAP

A new study shows skilled migrants add to Australia's wealth, and do not live on welfare or rob local workers of jobs


A Treasury and Department of Home Affairs reportshows that skilled migrants add one percentage point to Australia's GDP every year.   The study also shows skilled migrants increase productivity and add $7 billion to tax contributions.


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