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Would cutting migration hurt Australia's economy? Canada offers clues
Original: Would slashing migration tank the economy or reset Australia's living standards? Canada may offer clues https://www.theg
A Guardian analysis examines whether Australia could slash migration without triggering a recession, using Canada as a case study. The piece weighs arguments that high migration has propped up headline economic growth while diluting per-person living standards, against warnings that sharp cuts could tip the country into a technical recession. It follows ongoing debate in Australia over housing pressure, population growth and the right migration settings.
Why now: Migration policy is a live political and economic debate in Australia, and the Canada comparison gives a concrete test case for cutting intake.
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- Would slashing migration tank the economy or reset Australia's living standards? Canada may offer clues https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/05/canada-migration-technical-recession-economy-lessons-for-australia # WorldNews # Economy # Migration · guardian_world@robot.villas · 2
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