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The recent anti-immigrant protests in Australia titled “March for Australia” have called for an end to mass migration —particularly from India. However, by singling out the Indian community, the protests have not only ignored the economic contributions of the Indian diaspora in Australia, but also failed to uphold the value of “mateship” — the bedrock of Australia’s culture and national identity.
Over 31 per cent of Australia’s population was born overseas in 2024, up from 23 per cent at the start of the century. (chart 1)
