Coronavirus has halted immigration to Australia and that could have dire consequences for its economic recovery

A general view of Bourke Street Mall at the Elizabeth Street end in Melbourne

A general view of Bourke Street Mall at the Elizabeth Street end in Melbourne Source: AAP

Coronavirus has halted immigration to Australia and that has experts worried about the country's economic and social recovery from the pandemic.


Australia's migration intake this year is expected to plummet due to coronavirus-induced travel restrictions and shutdowns, creating a raft of economic and social headaches set to prolong its recovery from the pandemic.

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