Australians Reject More Population Growth, Says Poll

Australians Reject More Population Growth, Says Poll
The Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge can be seen behind real estate agent and a potential buyer from Shanghai, during an inspection of a property for sale in the Sydney suburb of Vaucluse, Australia, July 11, 2015. Reuters/David Gray/File Photo
Richard Szabo
Richard Szabo
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An overwhelming majority of Australians think the land ‘Down Under’ does not need a bigger population, a new study from the nation’s research university has found.

In the strongest indication yet, 70 percent of people surveyed in an Australian National University (ANU) study believe that Australia should not increase its population. The greatest concerns with a bigger population included overcrowded cities, unaffordable housing, and traffic gridlock.
Richard Szabo
Richard Szabo
Editor/Reporter
Richard Szabo is an award-winning journalist with more than 12 years' experience in news writing at mainstream and niche media organizations. He has a specialty in business, tourism, hospitality, and healthcare reporting.
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