The current state of Australia’s infrastructure, housing, and services cannot support the surge of New Zealand migrants in the next four years, says the Melbourne-based think tank Institute of Public Affairs (IPA).
New analysis by the IPA shows that around 130,000 additional New Zealanders are expected to move to Australia between 2023 and 2027.
It follows the announcement in April by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of a new direct citizenship pathway for New Zealanders.
From July 1, New Zealand citizens who arrived in Australia from 2001, have lived in the country for four years and meet the standard citizenship criteria will be eligible to apply directly for citizenship, skipping permanent residency….