ABC News – Australia ·australia ·2 hours ago

As the debate heats up, migrants are quietly keeping the bush running

Regional employers and researchers warn that one-size-fits-all migration policy will devastate critical workforces in regional Australia. Migrants fill essential gaps in aged care, healthcare, and agriculture that local workers cannot, with international staff comprising about 50 percent of Australia's healthcare workforce. The Coalition has pledged to deliver Australia's biggest immigration cuts if elected, raising concerns about regional community viability.

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