Enabling evidence-based migration policy for the 21st century (2026-2030)
Abstract
The project aims to develop a new model to anticipate the short and long-term impacts of shifts in migration policy on the size and location of the Australian population, the composition of its labour force and the demand for housing. Using state-of-the-art microsimulation with novel administrative microdata linked to visa and citizenship status, the project is expected to set new standards in population projections and to provide a critically needed foundation for forward-looking evidence-based policy to help optimise the immigration intake and strategically plan for population ageing, labour force needs and future housing demand, with expected benefits at both the national and regional levels.
