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A survey by the Lowy Institute says almost three-quarters of Australians want to see the country’s population grow, but not by too much. The Lowy Institute surveyed more than 1,000 people last month and found that while there is support for increased immigration, Australians are not quite prepared to embrace the Government’s prediction that the

TWO-thirds of Australians don’t want the country’s population to reach 36 million by 2050, as forecast by Treasury, an opinion poll shows. Article Link: http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/national/australians-want-population-kept-at-or-below-30m-lowy-institute-poll-finds/story-e6frf7l6-1225851179194

SEVEN in 10 people want a “House Full” sign hung on Australia’s front door, with women and Queenslanders leading the charge. (Monash Survey Results) Article Link:

MORE than two-thirds of Australian voters do not embrace population growth, according to a national survey of social attitudes. When asked ”Do you think Australian needs more people?” an overwhelming 69 per cent answered negatively – and voters in Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s home state of Queensland were most opposed. Article Link:

Immigration-fuelled population growth has accelerated under the Rudd Government. Recent projections suggest that Australia may grow from its current 22 million to 35.9 million by 2050. This prospect has sparked a public debate about the country’s demographic future. If population growth were to become an election issue how would Australian voters respond? Relevant new data