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The classic move: blaming migrants : Comments

By David Hale, published 15/5/2020

Let them come here at least on a temporary basis, and even increase the numbers.

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Wasn't Twiggy a model from the late 60's

The big eyed Twiggy look.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twiggy
Posted by Canem Malum, Sunday, 17 May 2020 1:42:43 PM
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Canem Malum,

Yes she was. You are referring to Dame Lesley Lawson DBE.

Was Andrew Forrest ever awarded an AO or China's equivalent The Order of the Wuhan Bat?
Posted by Mr Opinion, Sunday, 17 May 2020 3:01:50 PM
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Mr Opinion,

Not sure, but he a clown, a rich one at that
Posted by Chris Lewis, Sunday, 17 May 2020 6:22:02 PM
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There seems to be an unwritten assumption in modern Western nations, that ongoing and continuous mass migration is somehow "normal". Migration is a natural movement of people, yes, but we have been using it as a crutch for far too long. I do not believe it is healthy for a nation to use migration in perpetuity, as a means of building itself up. It is not sustainable, and mathematically, cannot ever be.

Surely we must reach a point where we can say that we must move away from migration, the same way that someone moves away from training wheels on their bike. Australia simply cannot stand in its own two feet economically, if we are in constant need of importing masses of people to bolster consumerism.

Our nation IS established.
Posted by Assembly Line Human, Sunday, 17 May 2020 7:01:34 PM
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The NOM is not a target but a barometer (unrelated to the permanent migration cap of 160k) via border movements, of economic activity, especially when temporary churn over are net financial contributors.

Australia like elsewhere has an ageing population with a commensurate decline in the permanent workforce and increase in retirees and pensioners.

Putting aside cultural preferences, how can Australia remain skilled up while supporting budgets for pensions, health care, infrastructure, education, JobSeeker etc. in both (often declining) regions and larger urban centres?

Alternatively we could close our borders then over time watch budgets crash, along with industry, agriculture, infrastructure, health care and the economy; or we could increase taxes significantly e.g. retirees pay income taxes?

Most Australians would chew through their (or preferably somebody else's) elbow to receive a tax break equivalent to a cup of coffee per week, so probably not the latter......
Posted by Andras Smith, Wednesday, 20 May 2020 1:22:03 AM
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Mr Opinion

Have been viewing your posts to myself and others since my post.

Seem you believe Australians have a requirement to import 60 million Chinese residents?

Just a question - will these 60 million residents be fully supported and not require any Australian Taxpayer subsidies/welfare payments?
Posted by SAINTS, Friday, 22 May 2020 8:53:12 PM
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