How do we actually count Australia's migration intake?

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Migration numbers have been dominating headlines, with politicians and commentators quoting several different figures. But many metrics significantly overstate how many people are permanently settling in Australia. So how is migration actually measured?

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How do we actually count Australia's migration intake?

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