Australia - What does lower net migration mean for Australia?

The closure of the border will reduce Australia’s potential GDP growth by as much as 1% for as long as it lasts. What’s more, it seems likely that net migration will be lower than before the virus outbreak even if the border reopens. And by reducing housing demand, lower net migration will add to the downward pressure on house prices.

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