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Recent developments in population policy in Australia: the demographic setting
People and Place
|January 1, 1997
Summary
Australian political parties are shifting from immigration to broader population policy. Achieving a 23 million population goal is challenging due to past high migration rates.
Area of Science:
- Demography
- Public Policy
Background:
- Major Australian political parties are broadening their focus from immigration to comprehensive population policy.
- The Minister for Immigration has indicated a preference for a national population target of 23 million.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the feasibility of achieving Australia's population goals.
- To examine the demographic implications of current and past migration trends.
Main Methods:
- Demographic analysis of population trends.
- Review of political discourse on population policy.
Main Results:
- The target population of 23 million is difficult to attain.
- Past exceptionally high migration rates during the Hawke years significantly impact current demographic trajectories.
Conclusions:
- Achieving ambitious population targets requires careful consideration of historical migration patterns.
- A shift towards holistic population policy is evident in Australian politics.
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