The trans-Tasman connection: facts and implications of Australia-New Zealand migration.

"This paper investigates the recent history of trans-Tasman migration from the Australian viewpoint. Particular attention is paid to the economic position of New Zealand migrants in Australia with respect to their earnings and job market experience. The value of renewed and increased net migration from New Zealand is then assessed in terms of the likely effects on the Australian labour market and on Australian productivity and living standards. The final section of the paper looks at some of the factors that are likely to determine the size and direction of future flows." Data are from the 1981 Australian census.