While high-paid Australian workers fear competition with low-paid foreign workers, low-paid foreign workers fear competition with high-paid Australian workers. Why?
A) Because high wages reflect high worker productivity and the low-paid foreign workers are not as productive.
B) It is completely irrational and unfounded.
C) Because Australia has such a large market it can protect its workers.
D) Because high wages mean that Australian workers can buy more goods and services.
E) Because high wages are the result of extensive tariff and other trade restrictions.

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High wages in Australia are typically reflective of high worker productivity, which can intimidate low-paid foreign workers who may not be able to match that productivity level.

While High-Paid Australian Workers Fear Competition with Low-Paid Foreign Workers