Border Crossing Data Not an Accurate Measure of Migration
The number of migrants arriving in Australia is often measured by a statistic within overseas arrivals and departures data. However, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), this data does not accurately measure migration.
Experts state that the actual number of migrants is recorded by separate data, called Net Overseas Migration.
- The ABS warns that the dataset in question does not measure migration.
- Multiple social media users have misused border crossing data to give an inaccurate picture of migration numbers in Australia.
"Immigrant arrivals hit new record high – one every 55 seconds: 'Dividing our society,'"
AAP FACTCHECK notes that data on border crossings is being misused on social media to spread misinformation about migration levels.
Author's summary: Australia's migration numbers are misinterpreted on social media.
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