Budget reveals shock jump in immigration

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Source: 9News
Published: 2026-05-12 23:12 UTC+10:00
Section: National
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Health, Immigration, Australia, Economy & Finance, Tax & Budget, Business & Economy
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There will be 35,000 more migrants in Australia this financial year than previously expected, driven by fewer foreigners on temporary visas leaving, according to the budget papers.Immigration surged following the pandemic as the influx caught up from years of border restrictions, peaking at more than 550,000 in 2022-23, but has been steadily dropping since.The latest figures put net overseas migration at 295,000 in 2025-26 and 245,000 in 2026-27, up from last year's estimates of 260,000 this financial year and 225,000
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