This podcast episode explores the connection between immigration, housing, and infrastructure challenges in Australia. It discusses the impact of high immigration rates on the housing market and the need for the government to review migration targets. It also highlights the challenges faced by the infrastructure industry, such as labor shortages and high costs of materials. The episode examines proposals to reduce migration and the potential effects on housing costs. It suggests reassessing the skilled migration points system to select highly skilled migrants who can contribute to the productivity of local workers. The importance of English language skills for successful integration is discussed, along with challenges and potential solutions in the labor market. The episode concludes by discussing the Ararat initiative, which aims to relocate people from Burma to fill job shortages in manufacturing and build a more diverse community in Ararat.
