Soaring temporary migrant numbers outstrip Morrison’s 'congestion busting' cut

Backpackers make their way to the international terminal at Melbourne Airport in Melbourne, Wednesday, April 23, 2014. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING

Backpackers make their way to the international Source: AAP

Population figures contained in the 2019 federal budget show the number of temporary migrants is rising much faster than previously forecast. The revelation is leading to experts warning of the impact of that on Australia - and on temporary migrants themselves.



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Soaring temporary migrant numbers outstrip Morrison’s 'congestion busting' cut | SBS Vietnamese