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Learn about the history of migration to Australia and current community demographics

Australia needs to attract more migrants to boost the economy to sustain future growth, the Migration Council of Australia says.

13 Nov 2015

4 min read

According to a report by Western Union, 67 per cent of migrants state that being able to send money to family was a key factor in their decision to move to Australia.

11 Jul 2023

4 min read

Learn about the history of migration to Australia and current community demographics

New research out of RMIT university shows highly-skilled migrants are often faced with barriers to employment that leave them doing low-skilled work while skill shortages continue throughout the economy. The study looked at the experiences of 50 Vietnamese skilled migrants who were often subject to…

27 Nov 2023Podcast Episode

Domestic and family violence services in NSW are calling on the government to better support temporary migrants as rates of abuse increase across the country.

29 Apr 2020

6 min read

As migration dominates politics, Indian Australians say the social cost is becoming personal.

24 May 2026

12 min read

More than 40 housing, homelessness and community service organisations have signed an open letter to Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton expressing concerns that migrant communities are being scapegoated as the primary reason for the housing crisis. Advocacy group Everybody's Home coordinated the…

19 Dec 2023Podcast Episode

The Turnbull government has made it harder for poorer Australians who want to financially support their relatives to migrate.

26 Apr 2018

2 min read

Learning to speak and write English is a key skill for migrants to Australia. The federal government encourages adult literacy education across the country, particularly for newly arrived migrants and refugees where English is not their first language. Many English learning programs are available…

15 Sep 2016

7 min read