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As the debate surrounding the right level of migration into Australia continues to be one of the defining issues of this parliamentary term, there continues to be vast differences in opinion on the impact of immigration on wages growth between various policymakers.
On one hand, Deputy Treasury Secretary Jenny Wilkinson stated in September 2021 that:
“The overarching conclusion seems to be … there is really very little evidence that over the longer term there is a negative impact from migration on wages. To the extent that there is, these estimates are very small.”
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Tarric is an Australian freelance journalist and independent analyst who covers economics, finance, and geopolitics. Tarric is the author of the Avid Commentator Report. His works have appeared in The Washington DC Examiner, The Spectator, The Sydney Morning Herald, News.com.au, among other places.
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