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4 October 2026

Would slashing migration tank the economy or reset Australia’s living standards? Canada may offer clues

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Source reporting: Guardian Australia Politics

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Would slashing migration tank the economy or reset Australia’s living standards? Canada may offer clues

Annual population growth for the North American nation has slowed to just 0. 5% – and the economy is ‘adjusting’

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