The Coalition's former immigration spokesperson has spoken out about the fear in immigrant communities as the rise of rhetoric against migration reaches a new peak in Australia, including from his own party.Paul Scarr, dumped as opposition immigration spokesman by Angus Taylor, has warned about the damage caused by hardline language on immigration, telling this column that ethnic communities he engages with are increasingly fearful about their place in Australia."People need to understand the impact of this rhetoric on different communities Nearly every event I go to, leaders are having to reassure members of their communities," Scarr said.He said migrant communities had so much gratitude for the opportunities Australia has provided and members want to be seen as individuals, as families."I see how hard people are working in their communities — as nurses, doctors, engineers, bus drivers, world-class researchers, workers in factories, entrepreneurs, cleaners — contributing in so many different jobs," he said.After completing paid work, many give back to the community as volunteers."It is inspiring