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Costly education creates a dumber Australia

A report from the parliamentary budget office revealed that reducing immigration could cost Australia nearly $80 billion. High migration supports the economy by bringing younger, educated workers, but increases in university fees have limited access to higher education, risking a less educated population. Critics argue that the lack of free education is unfair and could deepen social inequality.

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Published 15 Jul 2026, 08:30 UTC · Updated 15 Jul 2026, 08:40 UTC

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