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Christy McWeeny emphasized the importance of a transparent, constructive dialogue about who Australia admits and for what purposes. While acknowledging the vital contributions of migrants to Australia's societal fabric over decades, she raised concerns about the current capacity of infrastructure and housing.
"Is Australia in the right economic position?" she queried, raising issues about urban overcrowding and infrastructural strain. She proposed decentralization and regional growth as vital strategies, suggesting that directing migrants away from Sydney and Melbourne—where the housing crisis is most acute—could ease pressure and foster balanced regional development.