AUSTRALIA’S MIGRATION REPORT: INTRODUCTION

Task 1: (B)

B. What are the benefits and challenges for migration?

- Responses:
Migration Study (2024) (office.com)
- Explain the different types of migration.

Migration is classified into four categories, if the person migrating is forced or

voluntarily leaving their country. Threats such as war, natural disasters, and safety can be
reasons for forced migration, e.g. refugees. Such threats force a person out of their
homeland so that they can stay safe. However, if a person is migrating willingly, factors
such as less opportunities and social reasons (family and community) can be a reason for
voluntary migration. The other two categories are whether the migration is taking place
internationally or within the country- internally. People migrating from so many different
parts of the world for different reasons is the reason of how culturally diverse Australia
is, as our homeland is home 765,900 migrants (30.7% of Australia’s population) who
arrive in Australia every year. to So many people migrating to Australia has benefits for
Australia as well, as this fills out the gaps in the workforce, creates a demand for goods
and services and migrants can boost the technological advancement to the society. After
conducting research, it has been found that international migrants typically settle in New
South Wales due to the multiple community development programs, this creates a sense
of inclusivity for migrants. However, it is also found that as migrants move to a certain
city, they live in the metropolitan side of the city due to the job opportunities and easier
access to goods and services. This can become a problem as too many people living in
the metropolitan side of a city can induce urban concentration, which in turn leads to poor
air quality, high energy consumption and inefficient water supply. Cultural diversity can
affect the environment as studies show that where a person comes from can affect on how
they treat the environment. For example, if a person came from a place where people
didn’t care about the environment, then they would reflect those learnings onto where
they live. Furthermore, migration can have negative effects on the environment because
of tourism, and how it causes erosion, increased pollution and habitat loss for native
species.
- Consider the opportunities for migrants who migrate.

There are multiple opportunities for those who migrate, especially for those who come
from developing countries. Opportunities include receiving better job opportunities,
which means migrants will receive higher- paying jobs, and will have a higher standard
 of living, with better quality accommodation, healthcare, and education. Furthermore, the
education supplied is at an exceptional level and so are the courses required for training
in a specific field. Additionally, migrants can broaden their social and language skills by
learning different cultures and languages. This can also lead them to become part of
multiple communities and traditions. As for refugees/migrants arriving from an unstable
society, they can experience freedom by not being held fugitive by political disputes, and
also being safe from any natural disasters taking place at their homeland.
- Delve into debates surrounding potential challenges for migration such as urbanisation,
concerns related to identity, social isolation, assimilation.

Even though there are multiple opportunities for migrants, there are many potential
challenges for them, some being housing rates, racism and eventually losing their identity
and assimilation. For migrants, it should be easy to find a temporary housing, however,
permanent housing will be difficult as finding dwellings, especially in Australia, isn’t
essentially affordable. Furthermore, there is a heightened amount of racism being
experienced and this can really force migrants to question their identity if they weren’t
exposed to these issues before. Additionally, assimilation is a rising problematic issue,
and it’s when migrants are ‘encouraged’ to adapt to the culture and traditions of the host
country. By doing this, the migrant, can as mentioned before, eventually lose and
question their identity.

Task 2:

Purpose: Describe the purpose/s of the survey.

- The purpose of the given survey was to identify the reasons for migration, and the effects
of moving here.

Research question: the research question (in Task 1) which you hope to identify from the survey
results.

- The research question which I hope to identify from the survey results are ‘what the
opportunities and challenges that are faced by migrants?’

Methodology: Describe in your own words the survey process noting that a combination of both
numerical and verbal data will be gathered.

- In the survey conducted, the questions will contain both numerical and verbal data. The
questions that are based on numerical data are questions 1-7, wheras questions containing
verbal data are questions 8-14.

Ethics:
Describe how you will conduct the survey using ethical protocols. Note: participation in the
survey is voluntary and the participants will be de-identified.

The bias and credibility of the data and information is discussed.

- The survey will be conducted under complete anonymity, no one will know the identity
of my chosen person, and the survey will be done with consent on half of both parties.
Additionally, no information will be hidden from the interviewee, and there will be no
pressure upon them.

Timeframes: the project will be completed in Term 2.

- This project will be completed by Monday 20th of May (Week 6 of Term 2) and was
introduced on the 6th of May (Week 4 of Term 2). The survey will be conducted on one
person.
Appendices: Survey questions and responses to be completed and attached to the Introduction.

- Completed above

Factors that may influence the data include the surveyed person’s experiences, interactions, and
views/opinions. If the research methods are not conducted accurately then the data may be
influenced and not credible, methods include not valuing the ethics and purpose of the survey.

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