#8 | ‘We really need to embrace migrant workers’ | A conversation with Hari Hara Priya Kannan

Guest: Hari Hara Priya Kannan Date of recording: 20 August 2024 Summary: In this episode, we speak to Hari Hara Priya Kannan, a data scientist specialising in demographics. We discuss Hari's migration journey to Australia, her insights into the wealth of demographic data available, and the significant role that migration plays in Australia's economy. The conversation explores the impact of international students and skilled migrants on Australia’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), the pressures on the housing market, urbanisation trends, and the need for policies that support regional development. We also touch on the challenges posed by an aging population and the importance of embracing technology in workforce development. Keywords: Hari Hara Priya Kannan, Australian immigration, demographics, data science, migration trends, economic impact, housing market, urbanisation, workforce needs, cultural diversity, skilled migrants Chapters: Hari’s migration to Australia (02:07) Journey into data science and demographics (2:45) Data availability in Australia (04:25) Migration and GDP per capita (08:03) Understanding migrant contributions to GDP (11:22) Pressures on the housing market (13:30) Urbanisation and regional development in Australia (14:59) Aging population and workforce needs (23:30) Wage growth and labour market dynamics (25:42) Embracing technology in workforce development (27:33) Migration trends and global challenges (31:58) Cultural diversity of Australia (34:17) Message to aspiring migrants (36:43) Acknowledgments: Our heartfelt thanks to Hari Hara Priya Kannan for so generously volunteering her time, and for imparting her knowledge and insights! As always, many thanks to our editor, Ryan Prestipino of Fallen Pine Studio, for his amazing work behind the scenes. And of course, thank you to our listeners, without which this podcast would simply not exist. If you have any feedback or suggestions, we would love to hear from you - call us on (03) 9063 2240 or visit www.lawgration.com.au. Disclaimer: This content is intended to be for general informational purposes only, and all content is current at the time of recording and subject to change without prior notice. While LawGration is an Incorporated Legal Practice, we are not aware of your personal circumstances, needs or goals, and information contained in this post should not be construed as legal, immigration or other advice. Before acting on any information in this post, you should always query whether it is relevant to your circumstances and consult an Australian immigration lawyer or registered migration agent. The views and/or opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of LawGration, or any other organisation that they represent or are otherwise affiliated with.