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Australia's population hits 26.5 million : Pros and Cons

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

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.


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By Renuka Thuraisingham

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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.


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