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Does Australia's low fertility matter?

K Betts

    Journal of the Australian Population Association
    |November 1, 1989
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    Below-replacement fertility in Australia may lead to population decline and an older population. The author argues against population growth, highlighting environmental costs and benefits of an aging population structure.

    Area of Science:

    • Demography
    • Environmental Science
    • Public Policy

    Background:

    • Australia is experiencing below-replacement fertility rates.
    • This demographic trend has significant implications for future population size and age structure.
    • Current government policies focus on migration to encourage population growth.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the long-term consequences of below-replacement fertility in Australia.
    • To evaluate the necessity of population growth and the potential benefits of an aging population.
    • To compare the impacts of migration-based population policies with pronatalist strategies.

    Main Methods:

    • The study presents a discussion and analysis of demographic trends.
    • It reviews existing government policies on population growth.
    Keywords:
    AustraliaBelow Replacement FertilityDemographic FactorsDeveloped CountriesEstimation TechnicsFertilityMigration PolicyNatural IncreaseOceaniaPolicyPopulationPopulation DecreasePopulation DynamicsPopulation GrowthPopulation PolicyPopulation ProjectionPronatalist PolicyResearch MethodologySocial Policy

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  • It evaluates the environmental and societal costs associated with population increase.

    • Main Results:

    • Continued below-replacement fertility will result in a smaller maximum population, followed by decline and an older age structure.
    • Population growth incurs significant environmental and urban costs.
    • Economic benefits of population growth do not clearly outweigh these costs.

    Conclusions:

    • There is no inherent need to increase Australia's population.
    • A more mature age structure offers potential societal benefits.
    • Social policies supporting mothers are valuable, irrespective of their demographic impact.