Australians overwhelmingly believe immigrants make positive contributions to the economy and to cultural life. Fewer people express a negative view of immigration than they did more than a decade ago.
86
%
Most respondents – 86% – believe immigrants improve Australian society.
68
%
A solid majority disagree that immigrants take jobs from those born in Australia.
29
%
Under a third of people believe immigrants increase crime.
66
%
Two thirds of people disagree that immigrations undermine Australian culture.