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Are proposed migration cuts overlooking the needs of regional Australia? Youssef Haddad examines the vital contribution of migrant workers to hospitality, tourism and local businesses, and why reducing migration without considering regional workforce shortages could have serious economic consequences.

New research shows net overseas migration accounted for 46.2% of regional Australia’s population growth in 2025, highlighting how important migrants have become to regional communities, employers and Australia’s future workforce.