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Australia Urged to Set Immigration Targets for Stability

4/12/2026

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A new report urges Australia to set immigration targets to create a stable temporary population.
Non-permanent residents rose from 2.7% in 2010 to over 6%, increasing pressure on housing and public services.
The authors Alan Gamlen and Peter McDonald say focusing on net overseas migration obscures these challenges.
They urge governance of temporary migration and management of temporary visa numbers by Australia’s capacity for permanent settlement.

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A new report urges Australia to set immigration targets to create a stable temporary population.
Non-permanent residents rose from 2.7% in 2010 to over 6%, increasing pressure on housing and public services.
The authors Alan Gamlen and Peter McDonald say focusing on net overseas migration obscures these challenges.
They urge governance of temporary migration and management of temporary visa numbers by Australia’s capacity for permanent settlement.