Ben Power
Given the economic benefits are surprisingly and disappointingly small, the fact the economy is slowing and inflationary pressures easing, the Rudd government needs to explain its justification for an acceleration in the immigration program. We hear little discussion about these issues in Australia. I haven't even touched on the impact of higher population on carbon emissions and water supplies.
The UK and US are having debates on the economic impact of immigration, and hopefully ours is starting. In recent times Australians have accepted higher immigration numbers. But in a gloomy economic climate that could change quickly if the government doesn't start convincing them why it is a good thing.
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