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Australia’s population to grow at slowest rate since federation

Australia’s population is forecast to grow at its slowest rate since federation, the latest intergenerational report from Treasury has found.

Australians are expected to continue living longer and remain healthier to an older age, while having fewer children. This is leading to an ageing and a slower-growing population.

A perfect tournament? Not quite, but certainly one offering hope. And for Australians, it did help that England did not win.

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