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Last month, former RBA researcher turned chief economist at the Centre for Independent Studies (CIS) tweeted the below claiming those wanting the government to run a lower (historical) immigration program to ease housing pressures are “misanthropes” that dislike migrants:
Earlier this month, Tulip tweeted the below calling on Australia’s politicians to embrace Yimbyism:
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Over the weekend, Tulip claimed most Australians support high levels of immigration because there is bipartisan support among the major parties:
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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.