SYNOPSIS This report presents clear and simple concepts, information and recommendations on Australia's increasing population rate and the consequences related to resources, environmental impacts and social issues if Australia were not to achieve a sustainable population in the near future. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0Introduction..............................................................pg3 2.0 Statement of findings...................................................pg4 2.1 Australia's Population Rate........................................pg4 2.1.1 Fertility rate.........................................................pg4 2.1.2 Overseas born population..........................................pg4 2.1.3 Migration.............................................................pg4 2.2 Population trends....................................................pg4 2.2.1 Past (1950-1990)....................................................pg4 2.2.2 Present (2000-2002)...............................................pg4 2.2.3 Future (2050)........................................................pg4 2.3 Impacts caused …
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