Economic Impacts of Migration and Population Growth
Commissioned study
This study has concluded. The research report was released on 17 May 2006.
The Productivity Commission was asked to undertake a research study on the productivity and economic impacts of migration and population growth.
The study:
- reported on the nature of international migration flows
- examined the impacts of migration on the skill levels of the Australian population and in industries and occupations
- assessed the relationships between migration and population growth and workforce diversity
- identified the ways in which migration and population growth impact on productivity
- reported on legislative and other impediments which prevent Australia from realising potential productivity gains from migration and population growth
- considered the impact of migration and population growth on labour force participation and economic growth more broadly.
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Please note: The position paper is for research purposes only. For final outcomes of this study refer to the research report.
Key documents
Research report
The research report of the commissioned study into Economic Impacts of Migration and Population Growth was released on 17 May 2006.
Modelling the Economic Impacts of Migration and Population Growth
A consultancy report prepared by James Giesecke and G.A.Meagher, Centre of Policy Studies, Monash University, for the position paper of the commissioned study, Economic Impacts of Migration and Population Growth.
Submissions
Submisssions for the commissioned study, Economic Impacts of Migration and Population Growth.