Angus Taylor, the leader of the Liberal Party in Australia, recently claimed that migrants are a 'net drain' on the country, suggesting that they exploit government generosity. However, data contradicts this narrative, showing that migrants, on average, pay $41,000 more in taxes than they receive in government services over their lifetimes. This positive fiscal impact is largely due to skilled workers, who contribute a net benefit of $198,000. In comparison, the average Australian citizen consumes $85,000 more in services than they contribute in taxes. Despite Taylor's assertions, evidence from a 2021 Treasury paper indicates that the permanent migration program significantly benefits the Australian economy. Alan Gamlen, director of the ANU's migration hub, denounced the Coalition's proposals to restrict entitlements for permanent residents, labeling them as opportunistic and harmful to social cohesion. He emphasized that migrants generally contribute more in taxes than they receive in benefits, highlighting the importance of maintaining social security for all residents to support productivity and community well-being.