Immigration and refugees
Temporary migrant worker schemes
In 2007, 58% said agree when asked about temporary migrant worker schemes are good because they help people from poor countries to earn a bit more money.
Question
Temporary migrant worker schemes bring in foreigners to do seasonal unskilled work for limited periods. Thinking about Australia, please say whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with each of the following statements.
This question was asked in 2007.
- 0%
- 25%
- 50%
- 75%
- 100%
Temporary migrant worker schemes are good because they fill a gap in the demand for seasonal labour
13
52
26
8
Temporary migrant worker schemes are bad because they take jobs from Australians
13
29
43
14
Temporary migrant worker schemes are good because they help people from poor countries to earn a bit more money
11
58
23
8
Temporary migrant worker schemes are bad because they make illegal immigration easier
10
31
47
12
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Demographic
Category
Temporary migrant worker schemes are bad because they make illegal immigration easier
Temporary migrant worker schemes are bad because they take jobs from Australians
Temporary migrant worker schemes are good because they fill a gap in the demand for seasonal labour
Temporary migrant worker schemes are good because they help people from poor countries to earn a bit more money
Response
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree