New report shows Australia's net migration rates recovering to pre-pandemic levels

Students enter the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Sydney. Australia's net migration rates recovering following an increase in international students. (AAP Image/Dean Lewins) Source: AAP / Dean Lewins

After years of border closures and travel restrictions, Australia's net migration rates are returning to pre-pandemic levels. A snapshot of population data set to be released this Friday [[6 Jan]], indicate Australia is to see migration rebound this year. Underpinning the migration recovery is the rapid return of international students who are helping plug the gaps in Australia's stretched workforce.

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Published 4 January 2023 7:30am

By Kath Landers, Emma Kellaway

Source: SBS News

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After years of border closures and travel restrictions, Australia's net migration rates are returning to pre-pandemic levels. A snapshot of population data set to be released this Friday [[6 Jan]], indicate Australia is to see migration rebound this year. Underpinning the migration recovery is the rapid return of international students who are helping plug the gaps in Australia's stretched workforce.

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