The population debate
by
 
Healey, Justin.

Title
The population debate

Author
Healey, Justin.

ISBN
9781920801342

Publication Information
Thirroul, N.S.W. : Spinney Press, c2005.

Physical Description
44 p. : ill. ; 30 cm.

Series
Issues in society ; v. 224
 
Issues in society (Balmain, N.S.W.) ; v. 224.

Series Title
Issues in society ; v. 224

General Note
Includes index.

Contents
Chapter 1: Population Size and Growth in Australia Population size and growth; Population projections for Australia; Fertility: a baby bounce for Australia?; Why we can't have kids for love or money; So, will you do it for your country?; Economic implications of an ageing Australia; Future dilemmas for Australia's population; We'll be right with 50 million; Signposts to the future -- Chapter 2: Australia's Population Debate Populate or perish?; Bid for more babies; Immigration continues to divide; Populate or perish: the new paradox; The nation after 20 million ; The risk now is to populate and perish; Let's celebrate the need to breed; Damaged environment demands we cut our population; Why is human population growth an environmental issue?; More people mean a stronger, wealthier nation; The big boys say size does matter; Australia's population future sustaining population growth and supporting participation; No correlation between high immigration and healthy economy; Lie back and think of Australia; Lies and the landscape; Attitudes hold the key to driving growth; The crisis of our ageing population, and other fairytales; This problem needs a grander vision; Good news about our ageing population.

Abstract
Australia's population is estimated to grow from 20 million people to about 25 million by mid-century, before it stabilises and begins to decline. The birth rate is declining and the population is ageing. Current trends and policies involving population growth will have a major impact on Australia's future sustainability.

Subject Term
Population -- Australia.
 
Population forecasting -- Australia.

Geographic Term
Australia -- Population.

Added Author
Healey, Justin.


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