Australia's population hits 26.5 million : Pros and Cons

The Australian population has now reached 26.5 million, according to data from the Australia Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Pavitra Varathalingam, who holds a master's degree in Australian politics and public policy, explains the impact of population growth on Australia. Produced by Renuka.

Credit: iStockphoto / MicroStockHub/Getty Images. Inset: Bavithra Varathalingham

Listen to SBS Tamil at 8pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays on SBS Radio 2. Find your area’s radio frequency by visiting our tune in page

.For listening on DAB+ digital radio, search for ‘SBS Radio’.