Do we want migrants to return in the same numbers? The answer is no

The number of people lining up at Centrelink offices around the country shocked government officials.Governments of all stripes have relied on high levels of migration to boost population to fuel economic growth. Arguably, at times this has been a lazy approach. Letting lots of migrants come to Australia is an easier way to drive economic growth than increasing productivity or investing in skills and training.

Unlike permanent visas, temporary visas are uncapped. As at June 2019 there were 2.1 million temporary visa holders here. Australia hosts the second largest migrant workforce in the OECD, second in total number only to the US. As economist Stephen Koukoulas pointed out before the crisis, there are 725,000 unemployed and 1,150,000 underemployed Australians who, with the right training, would love to have these roles. "It explains why wages growth is dead - too many temporary work visas for this stage of the economic cycle," Koukoulas said.

As a result of COVID-19, Australia will soon have an opportunity to do something we have never done before: restart a migration program. When we do, we must understand that migration is a key economic policy lever that can help or harm Australian workers during the economic recovery and beyond. We don't need to wait for the borders to reopen to begin this work. Labour market gaps will emerge when the domestic economy reopens but migration stays shut. The next few months present a great chance for business, unions and the government to come together to identify coming skill shortages, and deliver training and reskilling opportunities to Australian workers so they can fill those jobs.

No

Does this mean we shouldn’t let the wives of the ISIS fighters back in?

When we have WATER restrictions, the dimwits still let in 200,000 new people into Sydney. So whats the point of water restrictions?

Moe than ever, economies are dependent on GDP income and tax revenue. Our population growth has slowed to its lowest rate since WWII. We are a migrant nation. Immigration has always been the major driver of Australian economic growth.

How many unemployed in this country? Before we listen to Kristina shouldn't we get get our own back on their feet?

Wow Kristina using her brain. There is hope

Finally a socialist & globalist woke up to face the reality in the ground

FREEZE migrants intake for 5yrs Why are we ruining our cities to be like Manila n Mumbai just silly Our city must be livable with parks n garden n lawn But single dwellings r being bulldozed for units

Sounds like a grab for votes.

Yes put Australians first that want to work and those that refuse to take a job then cut welfare

Yep look after Aussie's first and stop welfare to those that refuse to take any job given to them.

Love a good ol’ headline grabbing opinion to bring out the rally call of true blue aussies screaming “we’re full”. Good on you KKeneally

Does KK have an ulterior motive? Sounds too good to be true...

Stop population growth locally and globally, including by lowering immigration to Australia from a record 200,000+p.a. back to the long-term average of 70,000, and increasing foreign aid to support female education (particularly in our region):

Oh good Lord!

Inflated housing market is horrible

Keneally giving advice to Australians

NO we want foreigners to stay in their own countries no need for them to come to mine

Just in case people aren’t aware population growth has been a huge contributor to our recent economic growth and increased prosperity .....may want to be a little broader minded I think 🤔

Wait woah. Isn't KKeneally a...migrant? This is the worst case scenario for an AustralianLabor platform. It's like they are trying to capture far right sentiment.

Brilliant suggestion,,,,,100% agree with KK.

Keep them out.

can we trade KK for a refugee on Manus

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