- The vast majority of survey respondents (84-86%) underestimate both the number of temporary visa holders currently in Australia, as well as the magnitude of the rise in net migration since 2022.
- 58% of those surveyed support a decrease to Australia’s migration rate. When asked to nominate a specific annual intake, 79% support a migration rate of 100,000 a year or lower, compared to the current rate of ~300,000.
- Almost half (48%) of survey respondents believe the current migration program is deliberately designed to provide the government an electoral advantage at future elections. This is a view that is primarily held on party lines, with Coalition and One Nation voters agreeing with the statement, while Labor voters modestly disagree with this characterisation of Australia’s migration program.
- 60% of Australians believe there are too many migrants in Australia, a view which is also shared by 42% of non-citizens, and 59% of First Generation Australians.
- Voters trust One Nation more than any other party to successfully reduce Australia’s migration rate (34% of all respondents). Only 50% of Labor voters believe their party is best placed to reduce migration.
- Voters suggest they would be more likely to support the Coalition if it offered a policy to ‘substantially’ reduce migration, however,
- only 31% of respondents believe the Coalition would actually deliver on that promise if they were elected.
