More of the same in ,2025 - 2026 - 2027 - 2028 under ALP is this what we want ?When a country experiences record-high immigration without sufficient housing supply, the consequences are severe—and Australia is a prime example in 2024. Here’s what happens:
1. Housing Crisis Worsens
Rent Explosion:
Vacancy rates hit record lows (e.g., Sydney: 1.3%, Melbourne: 1.1%).
Rents up 11.5% nationally (2023), 30%+ in inner cities (Domain).
Home Prices Surge:
Demand outstrips supply → prices rise despite high interest rates.
2. Homelessness & Overcrowding
46% increase in homelessness (2016–2023, ABS).
10+ people sharing houses in Sydney/Melbourne (ABC reports).
International students sleeping in cars (SBS investigation).
3. Social Unrest
Anti-immigration sentiment grows (e.g., protests in Perth, Brisbane).
Blame games: Locals fault migrants, migrants blame speculators/government.
4. Infrastructure Collapse
Public transport overcrowding (e.g., Melbourne trains at 140% capacity).
Hospital wait times up (1M+ "non-urgent" patients delayed).
5. Economic Distortions
Wage suppression: Migrants take low-paid jobs (e.g., Uber, hospitality).
Construction can’t keep up: Only 170,000 homes built annually vs. 250,000+ needed.
