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"Excluding international students and migrant workers from emergency
economic measures in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic could lead to
unintended economic consequences, migration experts have warned.
Last week, Prime Minister Scott Morrison told international students and
temporary visa holders they should "return to their home countries" if
they were not able to support themselves in Australia.
The message was a jarring one for many in Australia's million-strong
migrant workforce, and demographers warn the stance could cause the
country's economy to take a post-pandemic hit, as well as alter the
multicultural fabric of Australian society.
There are also concerns that Australia's lacklustre response to
international students' needs could push them away and deal a blow to
Australia's fourth-largest export sector."
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*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
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