Chalmers Says ‘Responsible’ Migration Needed as Australia’s Birth Rates Fall
This comes as the latest Intergenerational Report forecasts deaths to outnumber births by the 2060s for the first time, driven by a range of factors.
TL;DR
- Australia needs "responsible levels" of migration.
- The migration is intended to support an ageing population.
- The latest Intergenerational Report predicts deaths will outnumber births by the 2060s.
- Falling fertility rates and an aging population are key drivers.
- Treasurer Jim Chalmers believes managed migration is necessary based on demographic and economic forecasts.