But experts say it’s not only the economy that will suffer, but also Australia’s rich cultural diversity.
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The economic and cultural cost of the fall in migration.
Semi trailers and concrete bollards are used to block streets around Pitt Street Mall, George Street and Elizabeth Streets at Sydney CBD, Dec 2017. Source: AAP
Australia’s migration numbers have plunged during the pandemic. It is a huge blow to the economy, with a skills crisis and slow population growth likely to impact the post-COVID recovery for years to come.
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