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Angus Taylor says migrants are a ‘net drain’ on Australia. The numbers say the opposite is true
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Angus Taylor says migrants are a ‘net drain’ on Australia. The numbers say the opposite is true

By Patrick ComminsMay 15, 2026·Source: The Guardian·7 views

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Migrants are generally younger than the average Australian, are skilled and more educated. And they typically pay more tax than they receive in benefitsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAngus Taylor’s thinly veiled attempt to paint migrants as bludgers is not supported by the facts.

The typical migrant over their lifetime pays more in taxes than they receive in government services.Far from lobbing up on our shores and demanding welfare, most migrants arrive hungry for work and motivated to make a life for themselves and their family. Continue reading...

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