Australia’s migration policy is under fire as the government tightens rules to slash net overseas migration by 16% this year — but experts warn it could backfire, hurting key sectors like farming, hospitality, and education while failing to solve core economic woes. With housing costs soaring and unemployment near historic lows, the move risks alienating skilled workers and damaging Australia’s global reputation — all while ignoring the reality that immigration fuels growth in industries desperately short of labor.

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