Lies, Statistics And The “Facts” About Foreign Students And Rents...

September 22, 2024 00:14:35
Lies, Statistics And The “Facts” About Foreign Students And Rents...
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Lies, Statistics And The “Facts” About Foreign Students And Rents...

Sep 22 2024 | 00:14:35

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Show Notes

If you want a case study of how data is used to mislead, rather than help define a problem, then look no further than the recent stoush surrounding foreign students and their impact on the housing crisis. We have as you know seen a massive upswing in migration to Australia, after the drought through the COVID years. The current high levels continue as the latest stats show with the current Government target set to be blown past by the end of the year. A significant element in the numbers relate to overseas students arriving in Australia ostensively to study, but […]

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