New research from the Australian National University has uncovered a dramatic decline in support for population growth.
The federal government faces a "difficult choice" between improving infrastructure or slowing migration after new data showed a dramatic drop in support for population growth, says Grattan Institute chief executive officer John Daley.
Mr Daley, who heads up the national policy research group, said the results of an Australian National University survey are due to an increasing concern about housing and congestion in Australia's major cities.
"Either they can ensure that planning policy allows enough housing to be built, ensure that our transport policies are getting enough additional infrastructure in place. That's option one. And that's probably the best option, although it's politically pretty difficult especially around housing," he said.
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