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migration
Half of Australians Think Immigration Numbers Are Too High
Net overseas migration has risen by 509,800 people in a year.
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Half of Australia’s New Migrants Settling in Sydney and Melbourne: Report
The Institute of Public Affairs data showed 83 percent of all new migrants settled in a capital city.
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Australia Increases UK Travel Warning as British Leader Vows to Get Tough on Riots
The Australian government advises travellers to the UK to exercise a ‘high degree of caution’ in areas where protests and riots are in progress.
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Australian Migration Falling Slower Than Expected: Think Tank Analysis
An analysis put net migration intake from July 2023 to May 2024 at 445,510, surpassing the government target of 395,000.
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Australia's 3rd Most Populated City Becomes 2nd Most Expensive Housing Market
Experts said the lack of housing supply, increasing prices, and the influx of migrants are driving factors.
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Migrant Detainee Charged by Police for ‘Aggravated Robbery’ of 73-Year-Old Grandmother
Majid Jamshidi Doukoshkan is one of a 100 immigration detainees released into the community following a High Court ruling.
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UK Offers Ukrainians 18-Month Visa Extension
Ukrainians who were given sanctuary in the UK will be allowed to apply for the extension as the war continues, but one of the programmes has been shut down.
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International Student Numbers Will Decline in UK, Says British Council
Immigration rules, a strong pound, and a growing US education market mean overseas student figures will decline, as the government pledges to cut migration.
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Net Migration Means Britain Needs 382,000 Homes a Year, Says Think Tank
The Centre for Policy Studies, a conservative think tank, estimates 382,000 new homes will be needed every year to cope with UK’s burgeoning population.
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Prospective US–Finland Defense Pact ‘Poses Threat’ to Russia, Moscow Claims
To be signed next week, the pact will allow the U.S. military to send forces and equipment to Finland, which shares an 830-mile-long border with Russia.
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Finland Shuts Last Border Crossing With Russia; Estonia Considers Following Suit
Helsinki says the move comes in response to Moscow’s alleged weaponization of migrant inflows to Europe.
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England 1.34 Million Homes Short as Migration Hits New Record, Says Think Tank
With the equivalent of a Birmingham-sized city moving in in the past two years, the CPS said over half a million new homes will be needed each year.
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Tory MPs Call for Urgent Action as ONS Reveals Record Net Migration
Suella Braverman once again criticised the government for its approach as Tories lash out, while Labour‘ Sir Keir Starmer called the figures ’shockingly high.’
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Australia’s Migrant Intake Must Be Better Controlled, Peter Costello Warns
An economist said the supply of immigration has long exceeded the demand for it.
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New Zealand Loses Record Number of Citizens but Overseas Migrants Surge 258 Percent
Overseas migrants from India, Philippines, China, Fiji, and South Africa filled the void.
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Half of Australians Think Immigration Numbers Are Too High
Net overseas migration has risen by 509,800 people in a year.
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Half of Australia’s New Migrants Settling in Sydney and Melbourne: Report
The Institute of Public Affairs data showed 83 percent of all new migrants settled in a capital city.
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Australia Increases UK Travel Warning as British Leader Vows to Get Tough on Riots
The Australian government advises travellers to the UK to exercise a ‘high degree of caution’ in areas where protests and riots are in progress.
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Australian Migration Falling Slower Than Expected: Think Tank Analysis
An analysis put net migration intake from July 2023 to May 2024 at 445,510, surpassing the government target of 395,000.
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Australia's 3rd Most Populated City Becomes 2nd Most Expensive Housing Market
Experts said the lack of housing supply, increasing prices, and the influx of migrants are driving factors.
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Migrant Detainee Charged by Police for ‘Aggravated Robbery’ of 73-Year-Old Grandmother
Majid Jamshidi Doukoshkan is one of a 100 immigration detainees released into the community following a High Court ruling.
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UK Offers Ukrainians 18-Month Visa Extension
Ukrainians who were given sanctuary in the UK will be allowed to apply for the extension as the war continues, but one of the programmes has been shut down.
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International Student Numbers Will Decline in UK, Says British Council
Immigration rules, a strong pound, and a growing US education market mean overseas student figures will decline, as the government pledges to cut migration.
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Net Migration Means Britain Needs 382,000 Homes a Year, Says Think Tank
The Centre for Policy Studies, a conservative think tank, estimates 382,000 new homes will be needed every year to cope with UK’s burgeoning population.
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Prospective US–Finland Defense Pact ‘Poses Threat’ to Russia, Moscow Claims
To be signed next week, the pact will allow the U.S. military to send forces and equipment to Finland, which shares an 830-mile-long border with Russia.
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Finland Shuts Last Border Crossing With Russia; Estonia Considers Following Suit
Helsinki says the move comes in response to Moscow’s alleged weaponization of migrant inflows to Europe.
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England 1.34 Million Homes Short as Migration Hits New Record, Says Think Tank
With the equivalent of a Birmingham-sized city moving in in the past two years, the CPS said over half a million new homes will be needed each year.
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Tory MPs Call for Urgent Action as ONS Reveals Record Net Migration
Suella Braverman once again criticised the government for its approach as Tories lash out, while Labour‘ Sir Keir Starmer called the figures ’shockingly high.’
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Australia’s Migrant Intake Must Be Better Controlled, Peter Costello Warns
An economist said the supply of immigration has long exceeded the demand for it.
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New Zealand Loses Record Number of Citizens but Overseas Migrants Surge 258 Percent
Overseas migrants from India, Philippines, China, Fiji, and South Africa filled the void.
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