Border Crossing Data Not an Accurate Measure of Migration
The number of migrants arriving in Australia is measured by a statistic within overseas arrivals and departures data. However, the data does not accurately measure migration.
AAP FACTCHECK found that data on border crossings is being misused on social media to give an inaccurate picture of migration numbers in Australia.
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) says the dataset in question does not measure migration.
Experts say the actual number of migrants is recorded by separate data, called Net Overseas Migration. Multiple social media users have used a section of the monthly arrivals and departures data in claims about migration levels in recent months.
- A Facebook post features a time-series graph of these figures and calls for immigration to be slashed before Australia goes down "a very slippery slope".
- The overlaid text reads: "Immigrant arrivals hit new record high – one every 55 seconds: 'Dividing our society'".
AAP FACTCHECK aims to provide accurate information to combat misinformation.
Author's summary: Misuse of border crossing data distorts migration numbers in Australia.
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