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(Australian Broadcasting Corporation)Religious literacy is essential to Australia’s migration solution

Release Date: 2026-06-25
Media: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Summary: The author argues that Australia's immigration debate should move beyond the false choice between unrestricted migration and drastic cuts. With a declining birth rate, an ageing population, and persistent labour shortages, immigration is essential to sustaining the workforce, tax base, and key sectors such as healthcare, aged care, construction, and technology. However, migration must be managed responsibly to avoid worsening housing shortages and infrastructure pressures.

Future skilled migrants are expected to come increasingly from South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa, meaning that a growing share will be Muslim. The author stresses that this reflects global demographic realities rather than any "Islamisation" of Australia. Muslims have also been part of Australia's history since before British colonisation and continue to contribute to Australian society.

The article criticises political rhetoric that links Islam with extremism or portrays Muslim migrants as a threat. While expecting migrants to respect democracy, the rule of law, and equality is legitimate, judging people based on their religion or national origin is discriminatory. Research shows that most Muslim Australians support peaceful coexistence, civic responsibility, and Australian citizenship, and these values are compatible with Islamic teachings.

The author concludes that Australia needs greater religious literacy rather than discriminatory immigration policies. Better public understanding of Islam, combined with fair migration management, can reduce prejudice, strengthen social cohesion, and enable immigration to support Australia's long-term economic prosperity.
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