Population Policy

Table of Contents



1.0 Synopsis

2.0 Inroduction

3.0 Australia Population


3.1 History of Australia’s population development

3.2 History of Australia’s population policies

3.3 Current Trend in Australia’s population highlighting significant issues for consideration

3.4 Issues to consider in determining an optimum population for Australia

4.0 Recommendations

4.1 Recommendations for an optimum population for Australia

4.2 Recommendations for Government policy to achieve the optimum population

5.0 Conclusions

6.0 Bibliography

















1.0 Synopsis

The statistical data shows that the Australian population is growing at a more rapid rate then our recourses can provide for. Immigration and the fertility rate are the most important factors, which influence the increase of Australia’s population. Even thought the government is trying to regulate the population grow...