Pity the puffins

Nearly half of the world’s migratory species are in decline, according to the first-ever report on the State of the World’s Migratory Species.

When the ship comes in

It took three months to sail to Australia from England in the 19th century, and the diaries of some of the girls who made the trip reveal the swings of thoughts and emotions which accompanied them.

Earth’s empty quarter

While the largest islands in the Pacific are experiencing rapid population growth, many smaller islands are losing their people to migration abroad.

Rethinking Australia’s Pacific Islander migration policies

Australia’s approach to Pacific migration needs to refocus as climate change worsens. Going forward, Australia should prioritise migrant dignity and mobility.

Amnesties could help solve Australia’s Covid-related migration shortfall

With Australia’s international borders now almost hermetically sealed, perhaps it’s time to bring the cohort of illegal non-citizens out of the shadows by offering them an amnesty to become full members of our communities.

Forcing migrants into the regions won’t work

Restricting migration to regional areas is not a proper solution to rising congestion in our major cities, according to RiskWise Property Research CEO Doron Peleg.

Migration continues to reshape Australia

Population growth and distribution affect most areas of public policy and a new Treasury paper examines the benefits that skilled migration brings to Australia, while also accepting its challenges.