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Migration Not the Problem | Brisbane News
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- Sep 10, 2026
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Summary
South Australia’s Premier Peter Malinauskas is defending migration as a solution—not the problem—to the housing crisis, arguing we need more skilled workers, especially in construction, to build the homes we actually lack. As the federal government considers cutting migration numbers, other state leaders like Victoria’s Ben Carroll are echoing that migration is vital for economic growth across healthcare, agriculture, and beyond. Business and farming groups warn arbitrary cuts would cripple industries reliant on temporary visa holders, particularly in food production. With net overseas migration still above pre-Covid levels, the debate is shifting from raw numbers to real economic impact—leaders and industry are calling for smarter, more balanced policies to avoid damaging essential workforce pipelines. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/84591337e3a23b45