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Australia’s population has become a political hot potato. With forecasts of 30–40 million people by 2050 and up to 60 million by 2100, Australians are becoming increasingly concerned about the impact of population growth. Heated political debates about migrants and refugees are played out almost daily in the media. Real or perceived competition for housing, food, water, services, and jobs is creating social tension and even violence.

Join Professor Ian Lowe, author, pre-eminent scientist and president of the Australian Conservation Foundation, as he examines the complex and controversial issues surrounding population growth.

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13 Aug 2012

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This debate or question should form the headline of every paper and news media outlet in the world everyday.

Dr Jimmy Shields
13 August at 04:54PM

Watch out for Dick Smith's Magazine of Dangerous Ideas appearing in the papers on Thursday (also on the web) which addresses this question. A bold attempt , in my view , to make the punters aware of the issue.

Rob
15 August at 11:01AM

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