Would slashing migration tank the economy or reset Australia’s living standards? Canada may offer clues

October 4, 2026 · 2:00 pm 1 sources

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• Would slashing migration tank the economy or reset Australia’s living standards? Canada may offer clues
  The Guardian · October 4, 2026 14:00
  Annual population growth for the North American nation has slowed to just 0.5% – and the economy is ‘adjusting’ Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Would slashing net overseas migration “trash the economy” or deliver the necessary population “reset” to restore Australia’s…