The great immigration scab grab goes nuclear

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A coalition of vested interests has inundated the Albanese Government’s immigration review, demanding fewer entry rules and an expanded intake.

KPMG’s submission to the review claims “lifting net overseas migration by a total of 265,000 over the next five years would boost the Australian economy by up to $35 billion”.

The firm also demanded better pathways to permanent residency for international students.

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About the author
Leith van Onselen is Chief Economist at the MB Fund and MB Super. He is also a co-founder of MacroBusiness. Leith has previously worked at the Australian Treasury, Victorian Treasury and Goldman Sachs.