Australia’s brain drain: who is leaving academia for software engineering?

New Zealand is experiencing a significant outflow of skilled professionals and recent graduates to Australia, driven by perceptions of better job opportunities and higher salaries. In the year ending June 2025, approximately 48,000 people left for Australia, with many expressing no intention of returning. This trend, often debated, reflects a long-standing pattern where young Kiwis seek opportunities abroad, particularly during economic downturns.

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