Will the government set new migration targets in next week's Budget?

Australia’s migration numbers have plunged during the pandemic, with numbers falling into negative levels for the first time since World War Two. It’s a massive blow to the economy, with the skills crisis and slow population growth likely to impact the post-COVID recovery for years to come. But experts say it’s not only the economy that will suffer, but also the rich cultural fabric of Australian society

Huge pedestrian crowds make the most of the Boxing Day sales in the CBD in Sydney, Tuesday, December 26, 2017 Source: AAP