Big Australia

[2] In October 2011 trade minister Craig Emerson released a paper with Gillard's approval that advocated for continued rapid rates of population growth.

These projections always assume net migration of at least 175,000, a figure unknown to Australia before 2006, when John Howard achieved 182,000.

[citation needed][dubious – discuss] Following the COVID-19 pandemic, "big Australia" made appearances as migration began to rebound from the re-opening of international borders.

The debate surrounded a skills shortage, the housing crisis and a growing awareness among Australian people for the benefits of immigration.

[10] New South Wales became the first state in Australia to respond to the housing crisis with supply-side policy levers by "upzoning" the number of homes allowed to meet demand where it is highest, accompanied by significant investment in infrastructure,[11] a move similar to New Zealand which resulted in increased rental stock and affordability.