Settling a migration debate

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In the years since the Albanese government increased the nation’s net overseas migration intake to all-time highs, the rate of migration has been a major source of debate and contention, both in the halls of power and on social media.

In the world of federal politics, this debate has manifested in the rise of One Nation, which has swiftly taken over the role of holding the second-highest primary vote in aggregate polling.

In many ways, this is not surprising. When it comes to which party the electorate feels is best to manage the issue of migration, One Nation quite literally gets more of the vote than the other parties combined among those who expressed an opinion.

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About the author
Tarric is an Australian freelance journalist and independent analyst who covers economics, finance, and geopolitics. Tarric is the author of the Avid Commentator Report. His works have appeared in The Washington DC Examiner, The Spectator, The Sydney Morning Herald, News.com.au, among other places.