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Border Crossing Data Not an Accurate Measure of Migration

The number of migrants arriving in Australia is measured by a statistic within overseas arrivals and departures data, but this data does not accurately measure migration.

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the dataset in question does not measure migration. Instead, experts say the actual number of migrants is recorded by separate data, called Net Overseas Migration.

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Multiple social media users have misused border crossing data to give an inaccurate picture of migration numbers in Australia, with some calling for immigration to be slashed.

AAP FACTCHECK notes that data on border crossings is being misused on social media to spread misinformation about migration levels.

Author's summary: Border crossing data is not a reliable measure of migration in Australia.

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Australian Associated Press Australian Associated Press — 2025-10-24

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