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Doubling migration could deliver GDP spike

Backpackers at Melbourne Airport
Backpackers at Melbourne Airport Source: AAP

A new report says doubling Australia's migrant intake could dramatically drive future economic growth delivering a 5.9 per cent increase in gross domestic product per capita. The report from the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) outlines the type of migrants Australia needs for economic growth.


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By Nital Desai, Peggy Giakoumelos

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A new report says doubling Australia's migrant intake could dramatically drive future economic growth delivering a 5.9 per cent increase in gross domestic product per capita. The report from the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) outlines the type of migrants Australia needs for economic growth.



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