From www.abc.net.au: The Australian federal government struggles to set a clear immigration target, allowing universities, the Business Council of Australia, and the property sector to influence the migration program, resulting in record offshore higher education visa grants.

Current forecasts predict net overseas migration will far exceed targets, exacerbating the existing housing shortfall, with only 177,022 dwelling completions reported versus a demand of around 560,000 people.

Despite the need for a focused and structured immigration policy, the government fails to address the link between immigration and housing, leading to further challenges in managing population growth and housing demand.