Think Australia would be better off with less migration? The numbers tell a different story

Australia's population is ageing, and the number of births is decreasing, resulting in a low "replacement" fertility rate of 2.1 children per woman. This means the country needs to attract people from overseas to help grow the economy and support its ageing population. The numbers suggest that less migration would actually harm the economy, making it harder to pay for the needs of an ageing population. This has significant implications for Australia's economic future, highlighting the importance of maintaining a steady flow of migrants to support the country's growth.

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Australia's ageing population and low birth rate may be mitigated by migration. However, the impact on the economy and markets is unclear.

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