Immigration is an asset to any country. It encourages economic growth, reduces unemployment, and creates more cultural diversity and understanding of different nations. It benefits population growth, especially for a small nation, like Australia. As a result of the First settlement in 1788, Australia started advancing rapidly, and in 200 years it has come a long way. However, Australia is a young country and it must be looked after. Migration is a solution to increasing the population of this great continent. Immigration is very important for a country and it should be increased in Australia's case.

Migration creates economies of scale. It generates a slightly positive effect on the nation's average income and adds to the supply of skilled workers. Some people say that increased migration means higher unemployment rates. In fact, the majority of people come here to work, to start a new life. Against the arguments of some people, those migrants open businesses that employ an average of 10.5 people per business. And in some cases, even more. For example, TNT, VISI Recycling and many more are all examples of immigrant formed and owned companies that have boosted the

Now in Australia, there are a vast variety of jobs available, and most people are willing to work, but some people just prefer not to work whilst getting the dole from the government. Immigrants however, have no choice. If they come without much money, they have to work to support their families, since they do not receive social security support for at least 2 years. Therefore the amount of skilled workers increases.

Growth in the building industry is also a result of migration. The more migrants come, the more houses needed to accommodate them. Therefore, migration doesn't decrease overall unemployment, it creates more jobs. Migration also encourages interdependence between the national economies. This results in lowered cost of national and international travel. Thus meaning increased mobility of people between nations, more permanent residents, more tourism, and therefore a greater economy comparable to the rest of the world. Australia is far away from everything and must do everything to bring the world closer.

Ø CUMMINS, Andrew - "Migrants help build identity, says Deane", Herald Sun 27/01/99

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