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According to the 2014-2015 Australian Bureau of Statistics, what percentage of Australians were born overseas?

Answer

28%

The story behind the answer

28% is correct because the Australian Bureau of Statistics reported in 2014–2015 that just over one in four Australians were born overseas. This reflects Australia’s long history of migration—from post–World War II arrivals from Europe to later waves from Asia and beyond—making it one of the most multicultural nations in the OECD.

Context: Major source countries include the United Kingdom, New Zealand, China, and India, with cities like Sydney and Melbourne having

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