I love this country. The light. The humour. The way a stranger will hold a door and mean it. We’ve been built by people who came from everywhere, and I’m grateful for that. My gripe isn’t who comes; it’s how many, how fast, and whether anyone’s built the bloody houses. Compassion without capacity isn’t kindness; it’s chaos with a smile.
Right now, Australians feel it in the quiet places. Rents that sprint while wages jog. Inspections with eighty people on the footpath and two minutes to “fall in love with” a shoebox. Trains that arrive full and leave fuller. ED wait times that could binge a whole series. Decent people—local and newly arrived—competing for the same basic things. That tension isn’t about race; it’s a maths problem we’re losing.
Australia’s at its best when we pair welcome with nation-building: homes, rails, schools, time to integrate. Lately we’ve flipped the order: welcome first, plan later. The bill shows up everywhere—at the kitchen table, at the bowser, in the tightness across a parent’s shoulders. If you’re feeling that squeeze, it isn’t because your neighbour speaks another language. It’s because we invited more people than we made room for. That’s not compassion; that’s congestion.
I’m not angry; I’m concerned—and hopeful. Because this is fixable. It just needs grown-up sequencing.
1) Tie intake to capacity (not vibes)
Run an independent, transparent audit every 6–12 months: how many homes, classrooms, hospital beds and train seats can we add, really? That number becomes the ceiling, not a suggestion. If we’re not building it, we’re not bringing it. Not as punishment. As prudence. (And yes, I know prudence isn’t sexy. Neither is sleeping in your car because the rental market’s cooked.)
We can’t run “Big Australia” on Blu Tack and good intentions. You don’t invite an extra hundred to dinner and then serve two-minute noodles and hope.
2) Build like we mean it
Unlock medium density near stations, not just megatowers in places no one can reach. Fast-track approvals that add supply where the pipes already are. Cut the nonsense that lets bad projects sprawl without transport—because a new estate without buses is just cardio in disguise.
Stop treating every crane like a war crime. If we want homes, we need… homes. Not brochures.
3) Reduce the squeeze first
When we do invite people in, prioritise bottleneck skills: nurses, sparkies, builders, teachers, aged-care workers. Done right, migration relieves pressure instead of adding to it. That turns a demand shock into part of the solution. If we keep importing demand without importing the people who fix the system, we’re basically watering the house fire.
Bring in the people who can keep the lights on—not just more people to fight for the last park at Coles.
4) Tell the truth people can feel
Headline GDP doesn’t help at the checkout. Publish the per-person results—housing affordability, commute times, hospital waits—so policy gets judged by what families actually live through. If a bigger pie means thinner slices, say it out loud and fix the oven, not the spin.
Bigger numbers don’t tuck your kids in. Per capita, or it didn’t happen. This is not about race. It’s about dignity.
People of every heritage make this place sing. That’s exactly why sequence matters. If we keep smashing the accelerator while the wheels are wobbling, everyone loses—old Aussies, new Aussies, future Aussies. Compassion without capacity pits neighbour against neighbour and lets grifters blame the people at the bottom of the waiting list for the decisions made at the top.
If you want a glimpse of what happens when systems get overwhelmed, look at parts of the U.S.: big inflows, not enough beds or buses, city budgets bending under emergency accommodation, politics turning loud and cruel. I don’t want the shouting match here. I want a plan that lets us stay kind.
What a kinder plan sounds like
And no, this isn’t an argument for zero migration. Australia without migration wouldn’t be Australia. The ask is modest: match compassion with capacity. A steady flow we can house, move, teach and treat. That’s how you keep the door open and the house in order.
If you’re in government, please resist the sugar hit of big numbers and glossy speeches. If you’re in business, help build the homes your future staff will live in. If you’re a voter, demand honesty that doesn’t fit on a billboard. We all have a part to play.
I love this country. I want it to stay the place where a brickie, a nurse, a fresh grad and a new family can all find a home that isn’t a moon-priced shoebox. We can say, “You’re welcome here,” and also say, “We made room.” We can keep the door open and the lights on. That’s not small; that’s nation-building.
Kindness with a floor plan, not kindness with a fuck-it, we’ll see. That’s the difference between a welcome and a shambles.
Here's a light-hearted take on this very topic.
Author: Master Yoda
For Langtrees.com
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“I love multi cultural Australia and have met inspiring people who have immigrated here with nothing and created really happy and successful lives where they contribute a lot to Australia. I hate reading about tent cities popping up all over Australia and some of the escalating anger towards immigrants when one of the things I love about this country is the spirit of mate-ship and the diversity that is encouraged.
I love that this blog addresses such a contentious issue with fairness, some great ideas that would really work and with a little realistic humour than what the current climate is doing is 'inviting people to dinner and feeding them hope and two minute noodles'. Maybe Master Yoda needs to go into politics as he has some great suggestions here.”
“Thank you for another brilliant and well-written article about the balance of immigration.
I truly believe there needs to be balance. Unfortunately, it often feels like some politicians and corporations prioritise profits over people. Short-term economic boosts from international markets might look good on paper, but they don’t always address the long-term realities facing everyday Australians.
Australia is a vast and fortunate country, but our infrastructure simply doesn’t seem equipped to handle rapid population growth at the current pace. We are seeing working families living in their cars, extremely high rents, limited housing supply, and properties sitting vacant — including some owned by international investors or used for short-term rentals like Airbnb.
At the same time, wages have not kept up with the real cost of living. Without meaningful adjustments to housing, infrastructure, and income growth, the pressure continues to build.
Immigration can absolutely bring value and vibrancy to a country, but it needs to be managed alongside sustainable planning and policies that protect the wellbeing of those already here, as well as those arriving.
That’s why I love Australia with our openness to immigrants that we learn and thrive together.
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“I hope this will be done better in 2026”
“Great article! It’s important to grow and develop, but also keep space and balance so Australia stays a nice, liveable place for everyone.”
“A thoughtful and honest read. I love how it balances compassion with common sense — a reminder that kindness works best when it’s planned”
“Great read incorporating the fine balance of compassion with capacity. It's not against migration; rather, it's about planning effectively. Connecting the number of new arrivals to our available infrastructure is simply common sense. We need to focus on providing homes, services, and honest conversations instead of overcrowding and assigning blame. To create a kinder future, we should build the necessary infrastructure first, and then welcome newcomers with open arms and ample space.”
“It’s rare to see someone thread the needle between compassion and realism without veering into blame or bitterness. We need this kind of clarity more than ever. Thank you.”
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