I am a new immigrant to Australia and will share my experience ....

• Aus has got merit based ( skills+ English speaking) immigration system ,similar to Canada , which makes a lot of sense compared to other countries ( USA/UK).

• Aus has been pretty easy on the merit threshold but they are ramping up the threshold for past 1-2 years , it has gotten way more difficult to qualify.

• Aus seem to have enough land to accommodate people but not enough connected cities or manufacturing/tech jobs. Making new immigrants stay in regional areas for first few years won't be such bad idea.

• Aus has gone Real Estate crazy , aussie oldies are making a bank and the new generation is locked out , I am locked out with them.