The more of us the merrier

Arthur Sinodinos

Article from: The Australian

LAST week's announcement of revised population projections for Australia is good news on economic, social and strategic grounds. Rather than focus on potential downsides, we should speculate on the exciting possibilities that can flow from such a development.
First and foremost, a larger population will enhance our capacity to exercise more influence in what is likely to be a volatile international environment over coming decades.