Governments shouldn’t be afraid to cut immigration numbers, reform the dole and construct new power plants as part of a bold agenda to boost Australia’s economy, according to Tony Abbott's former chief economist, Andrew Stone. Credlin
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Governments shouldn’t be afraid to cut immigration numbers, reform the dole and and construct new power plants as part of a bold agenda to boost Australia’s economy, according to Tony Abbott's former chief economist, Andrew Stone. In his new book ‘Restoring Hope’, Dr Stone said permanent migration should be cut to 110,000 —a move he said would decrease house prices and boost fertility rates.
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