Story Australia Migration

I am the child of an immigrant. So are 51 per cent of Australians

2 outlets 2 reports Published Oct 2, 2026

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The brief

Both major parties have failed to sell the story of Australia as an immigration nation. Key points and original sources are listed below.

Both major parties have failed to sell the story of Australia as an immigration nation.S1 S2

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2w Brisbanetimes

I am the child of an immigrant. So are 51 per cent of Australians

Both major parties have failed to sell the story of Australia as an immigration nation.

2w Theage

I am the child of an immigrant. So are 51 per cent of Australians

Both major parties have failed to sell the story of Australia as an immigration nation.

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I am the child of an immigrant. So are 51 per cent of Australians

Australia Migration

2 outlets 2 reports Published Oct 2, 2026

The brief

Both major parties have failed to sell the story of Australia as an immigration nation. Key points and original sources are listed below.

Both major parties have failed to sell the story of Australia as an immigration nation.S1 S2

Assembled from source summaries.

Timeline · newest first

2w Brisbanetimes

I am the child of an immigrant. So are 51 per cent of Australians

2w Theage

I am the child of an immigrant. So are 51 per cent of Australians

Sources · 2 citations

S1 BrisbanetimesLead 1 report · EN

S2 Theage 1 report · EN

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I am the child of an immigrant. So are 51 per cent of Australians

I am the child of an immigrant. So are 51 per cent of Australians

I am the child of an immigrant. So are 51 per cent of Australians

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I am the child of an immigrant. So are 51 per cent of Australians

I am the child of an immigrant. So are 51 per cent of Australians

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