Ian Penrose presented at the Melbourne event “It’s Time for a Rational Discussion on Population” hosted by the Victoria and Tasmania branch of Sustainable Population Australia. A video of Ian’s presentation was recorded. We would like to thank both speakers for the event, Ian Penrose and Cr Kieran Simpson, in addition to the VicTas branch
Talking About Our Growing Population – Melbourne 28 June 2026 Read More »
It’s Time for a Rational Discussion on Population Are you in Melbourne on June 28? Register TODAY at Humanitix Australia’s State of the Environment report is blunt: our natural environment is in poor health and deteriorating, with population growth identified as a root cause. Our cities are becoming less liveable — housing affordability, road congestion
Sustainable Population Australia Discussion and GrowthBusters film screening Read More »
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reports that Australia’s population expanded by 412,500 in the 12 months to December 2025. 73% was due to Net Overseas Migration (NOM). https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/people/population/national-state-and-territory-population/dec-2025 Over the 245 days to 2 June ’26, Australia’s resident population expanded by 275,256 or 1,124 per day to hit 28 million, an annualised growth
Sustainable Population Australia is calling on the Federal Government to substantially expand and promote assisted voluntary return for people living in Australia after their visas have expired. The Department of Home Affairs estimated that 77,700 unlawful non-citizens were living in Australia as of 30 June 2025, excluding people already in held or community detention. Yet
Australia needs a compassionate and practical plan for 77,700 visa overstayers Read More »
An interview with former Labor MP Kelvin Thompson from June 3 2026 on 3AW radio with Tom Elliott, about population, migration and housing
Interview with Kelvin Thompson on 3AW Read More »
Australia’s population surpassing 28 million is not a cause for celebration but a development with profound and harmful consequences for the climate, environment, biodiversity, and the quality of life of existing residents. Sustainable Population Australia (SPA) expresses deep concern as Australia’s population passes 28 million in early June 2026. Rapid expansion by 9 million since
Welcome to the May 2026 edition of the SPA Newsletter. This edition explores the growing connections between population, housing, infrastructure, environmental sustainability, and long term planning. Alongside updates from across SPA, readers will find reflections on current policy discussions, digital engagement milestones, branch activities, community advocacy, and upcoming events. From population pressures and environmental limits
SPA newsletter 163 – May 2026 Read More »
Julian Cribb presented an information dense, action-packed, and engaging lecture in Adelaide on the 21st April ‘26, titled “How to Fix a Broken Planet” The event, hosted by the South Australia and Northern Territory branch of Sustainable Population Australia (SPA) was well attend in person and on-line. A video of Julian’s presentation is now
Julian Cribb – Can Humans Agree To Save The Planet? Read More »
Sustainable Population Australia (SPA) expresses grave concern over comments by Immigration Minister Tony Burke in an Indian Link Media podcast, advocated for a pathway to full permanent residency and citizenship pathway for people who “are still here” and “working here”. SPA maintains: Immigration creates more demand for goods and services than the labour it brings
Sustainable Population Australia (SPA) says that high levels of immigration experienced since 2005 increases rental costs and lowers vacancy rates. Government’s housing crisis fixes make the housing crisis worse by increasing demand through high levels of overseas migration and home buying support, that increases demand without increasing supply. Recent data showing national housing vacancy rates
