Misuse of Border Crossing Data on Social Media
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) states that border crossing data does not accurately measure migration.
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Experts emphasize that the actual number of migrants is recorded by separate data, known as Net Overseas Migration.
- The number of migrants arriving in Australia is measured by a statistic within overseas arrivals and departures data.
- Multiple social media users have misused this data to make claims about migration levels.
AAP FACTCHECK notes that this misuse of data gives an inaccurate picture of migration numbers in Australia.
Author's summary: Inaccurate migration data sparks debate.