so permanent residents to OZ of 232598, and a whopping 657124...

so permanent residents to OZ of 232598, and a whopping 657124 temporary residents.....with more than half the temps seeking permanent residence here....so thats roughly half a million looking to stay permanently and about the same here as temps....
guess they play no part in the housing market, or a shortage of rental properties...or competition at sales

and changes to the laws in Mar 09, mean most of the temps can buy houses, if they choose to.....
so there is and has been competition in the housing market...and I wonder how many of those FHB's were the new temp residents (who are seeking permanent status anyway)

http://www.theage.com.au/national/migration-rules-set-for-revamp-20090830-f3ya.html