SBS News – Australia ·australia ·1 hour ago

Opposition proposes capping migration to housing construction rates amid expert skepticism

Australia's opposition coalition proposed capping migration to match housing construction rates, arguing migrants should not exceed newly built dwellings. However, experts questioned the logic, noting housing demand depends on households, not individuals, since average household size is 2.5 people. Economists warned reducing migration could hamper economic growth and productivity gains.

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