The front page of The Sydney Morning Herald states that due to the rapid growth of immigration in regions such as New South Wales, the increasing number of immigrants has caused dissatisfaction among local residents.
The consequences of excessive immigration in Australia are reflected in aspects such as housing shortages, pressure on public services, labor market imbalances, and exacerbated social conflicts.
1. Pressure from housing and living costs
Rent in major cities like Sydney is high, with a single room in the suburbs costing about 150 Australian dollars (approximately 3,000 Chinese yuan) per week, while a one-bedroom apartment in the city exceeds 500 Australian dollars per week. The continuous rise in house prices has led to low housing vacancy rates, exacerbating homelessness.
2. Increased burden on public services
Resources such as healthcare and education are overburdened due to a surge in population, resulting in longer waiting times at hospitals and a shortage of school places. Data from 2023 shows that the Australian Bureau of Statistics pointed out a significant increase in public financial pressure.
3. Labor market imbalance
There is a coexistence of a shortage of skilled workers and an oversupply of low-skilled jobs. High-educated international students are working in low-end jobs, while high-tech fields still face talent gaps. The government plans to reduce the number of immigrants in 2025 to ease the tensions.
4. Social conflicts and policy adjustments
Far-right groups are inciting populism by exploiting the immigration issue, leading to frequent anti-immigration protests in October 2025. The government is limiting the scale of immigration through measures such as raising the required IELTS scores, aiming to balance economic and social pressures.
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