New report shows Australia's population to be smaller in future

Today - 09 January, SBS Sinhala Radio current Affair Feature on New report shows Australia's population to be smaller in future

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HIGHLIGHTS

• The government is expecting a return to pre-pandemic migration levels this year but the projections may be premature given the uncertain global environment.
• The projections are highlighted in a new report from the Centre for Population which has also looked at a range of other population-related data.