Those angry about migration figures are ignoring what happened in Australia during Covid and other key facts

But the lack of a well-reasoned migration plan from Labor is not helping at a time when extremist views are flourishing

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In a little under two weeks we will get the latest official report on the number of overseas migrants entering and leaving Australia.

Whatever the number is, some people will be outraged. But they shouldn’t be.