Should we hit pause on immigration?

<p>By the end of 2023, the number of immigrants who’ve arrived in Australia during the year may be approaching 600 thousand.</p><p>They’re filling jobs and bringing cultural diversity to communities, but there is a downside for the economy. </p><p>Today, the ABC’s business editor Ian Verrender explores the impact the surge is having on inflation, interest rates and rental prices and what the government should be doing about it. </p><p>Featured: </p><p>Ian Verrender, ABC business editor</p>