Claim 1544 migrants arrive daily misuses data: experts | AAP

WHAT WAS CLAIMED

Every day 1544 migrants arrive in Australia.

OUR VERDICT

False. The dataset used to calculate the 1544 figure doesn't accurately measure migration.

See also:

• Coverage by Media Watch: https://www.abc.net.au/mediawatch/episodes/fordham/105695902
• Press release by Australian Bureau of Statistics: https://www.abs.gov.au/media-centre/media-statements/overseas-arrivals-and-departures-versus-overseas-migration-data