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Net overseas migration falls to lowest level since 2022

Reported on 17 September 2026 · General

Newspaper story: a media report, not an official government announcement.

Media report (not official): The Nightly reports ABS data showing net overseas migration of about 292,100 in the year to March 2026, with population growth slowing to a four-year low. Overseas migration still accounted for most population growth, and Western Australia grew fastest.

Media report (not official): The Nightly reports ABS data showing net overseas migration of about 292,100 in the year to March 2026, with population growth slowing to a four-year low. Overseas migration still accounted for most population growth, and Western Australia grew fastest.

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Reported by: The Nightly

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