Australia’s enthusiasm for immigration is being tested
The country is trying to slash net migration
AUSTRALIA HAS long claimed to be the world’s most successful multicultural country. Immigrants have increased its population by more than a third this century, to over 26m. The promise of sunshine and well-paid work first drew European migrants; now more come from China and India. This has never triggered a major populist backlash: most Australians have welcomed the newcomers with open arms. But now their tolerance is being tested.
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Asia February 10th 2024
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