RE: The same is certainly true for Australia. They delved WAY deeper into Socialism decades ago than this country has ever dared attempt.
One thing that Australia seems to be doing better than America is this — THEY HAVE A SANER IMMIGRATION POLICY.
Their SKILLED LABOR MIGRATION and POINTS SYSTEM policy has been in place for nearly a generation.
They don’t share a land border with any country and they TURN BACK most who try to sneak in by boat.