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The US has turned its back on skilled migrants, giving Australia an opening

Written by Stephen Kirchner, Program Director, Trade and Investment, United States Studies Centre, University of Sydney

The outgoing Trump administration presided over one of the most dramatic tightenings in US immigration policy since the 1930s.

Along with declining fertility, this saw US population growth fall to its lowest rate in a century, even before the onset of the pandemic.

Australian Bureau of Statistics; US Census Bureau

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The US has turned its back on skilled migrants, giving Australia an opening

Why doing “more” at work isn’t working and what we actually need instead, according to Australia's newest leadership book

How cutting the capital gains tax discount could help rebalance the housing market

Rebuilding after a disaster is a long road. Lismore’s businesses offer hope for others

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Is federal government spending really to blame for higher inflation? It’s not clear cut

What our teeth reveal about the growing gap between rich and poor

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

Lifting the minimum wage is anything but reckless – it's what low earners need

The Brisbane Olympics are a leap into an unknowable future

Discount Drug Stores named Chemist of the Year

UNSW launches plan to help Aussie startups scale overseas

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