# Migrants Boost Australia's Economy, Not Drain It

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Podcast: [Melbourne News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/melbourne-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7572838)
Published: 2026-05-15T15:24:15+00:00
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Angus Taylors claim that migrants are a net drain on Australia is debunked by facts. Migrants, particularly skilled and educated ones, contribute more in taxes than they receive in services. The average migrant brings in a net positive of forty-one thousand dollars, while skilled migrants contribute nearly two hundred thousand dollars extra. In contrast, the average Australian citizen costs eighty-five thousand dollars more in services than taxes paid. Experts argue that Taylors stance is purely political, with no real welfare issue to address. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/481455077f9b5eea

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