# Squiz Shortcuts: Australia’s immigration debate

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Podcast: [Squiz Today](https://stenobird.com/podcast/squiz-today-632196)
Published: 2026-05-14T06:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

Along with housing, immigration has become a key issue that’s influencing votes around the country. Some experts say the current rate of immigration is putting pressure on housing and the cost of living, and it’s got the major parties looking at how they can address things as they face losing more voters to the party taking a hard line approach - One Nation. In this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you across the numbers, what the experts are saying and what might come next… Squiz Recommends: Reading: This piece by Paul Kelly in The Australian (paywall) gets into some of the reasons why immigration is a live issue. Reading: SBS takes a look at some of the numbers and how they relate to the housing shortage. Hosted by Andrew Williams and Alice Dempster Researched by Larissa Huntington SPONSOR - Squizers can sign up to Revolut, spend and get $40. T&Cs end date and min spend apply. Consider PDS & TMD at revolut.com/AU/. Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 517589). Got a suggestion for a Squiz Shortcut topic? We'd love to hear it - email us at hello@thesquiz.com.au ⁠Squiz Shortcuts⁠ is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the free Shortcuts newsletter here.

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