Australians don't want more people - poll

[Danno 1,228]

Australians don't want more people - poll

From: AAP March 01, 2010 7:33PM

THE public has rejected plans to massively boost Australia's population.

The federal government wants to increase the population from 22 million to 35 million by 2050, largely through immigration.

But a poll has found three-quarters of respondents think Australia does not have the services or infrastructure to cope with more people.

More than 60 per cent wanted immigration slowed.

And a majority of the 1000 people surveyed by Essential Research late last month thought the environment was too fragile to cope with more people, and there was not enough space for them.

The government wants to boost the population because it means more young taxpayers to pay for the high costs of an ageing population.

But the public aren't buying the economic argument either - just over half of those surveyed thought more people would not help the economy.

The poll also found that just over half the respondents - 51 per cent - approved of the government's plan to means test the rebate for private health cover. A third of respondents opposed the plan.

The government wants to wind back the rebate for single people earning more than $75,000 and couples earning more than $150,000 a year.

Support for the move, which is in trouble in the Senate, was stronger among Labor voters and those on low and middle incomes.

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/break...y-1225835793618

[spookyturtle 9,466]

I hope they'll still take back those of their own that are living here.

[Ali G. 37]

I hope they'll still take back those of their own that are living here.

It's just strange to me that the guys who beats off the most about USA USA has a foreign wife.

[spookyturtle 9,466]

It's just strange to me that the guys who beats off the most about USA USA has a foreign wife.

Not as strange as a douchebag who brags about another country yet lives here.

[Ali G. 37]

Not as strange as a douchebag who brags about another country yet lives here.

I don't brag bud, just mention what they are doing better. Maybe you will feel better if I use Canada or other countries. ######, what are you going to say then?? Probably something like 'move to Canada!!!'.

Edited March 6, 2010 by Booyah

[spookyturtle 9,466]

I don't brag bud, just mention what they are doing better. Maybe you will feel better if I use Canada or other countries. ######, what are you going to say then, probably 'move to Canada'.

If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen. Hypocrite.

[Ali G. 37]

If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen. Hypocrite.

More like, when are you going to actually post a legitimate response rather than some 'get out douhce' liner..

Then again, fat chance that is going to happen. After all, in your mind simply finding an article and posting it automatically means you won an argument.

[luckytxn 2,265]

Australians don't want more people - poll

From: AAP March 01, 2010 7:33PM

THE public has rejected plans to massively boost Australia's population.

The federal government wants to increase the population from 22 million to 35 million by 2050, largely through immigration.

But a poll has found three-quarters of respondents think Australia does not have the services or infrastructure to cope with more people.

More than 60 per cent wanted immigration slowed.

And a majority of the 1000 people surveyed by Essential Research late last month thought the environment was too fragile to cope with more people, and there was not enough space for them.

The government wants to boost the population because it means more young taxpayers to pay for the high costs of an ageing population.

But the public aren't buying the economic argument either - just over half of those surveyed thought more people would not help the economy.

The poll also found that just over half the respondents - 51 per cent - approved of the government's plan to means test the rebate for private health cover. A third of respondents opposed the plan.

The government wants to wind back the rebate for single people earning more than $75,000 and couples earning more than $150,000 a year.

Support for the move, which is in trouble in the Senate, was stronger among Labor voters and those on low and middle incomes.

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/break...y-1225835793618

Better known as a Ponzi scheme. Trust me the only ones that even want to move to Australia are not the ones they want.

[spookyturtle 9,466]

More like, when are you going to actually post a legitimate response rather than some 'get out douhce' liner..

Then again, fat chance that is going to happen. After all, in your mind simply finding an article and posting it automatically means you won an argument.

I have posted many legitimate responses. You think it sucks so bad here, go home.

[alienlovechild 75]

The government wants to boost the population because it means more young taxpayers to pay for the high costs of an ageing population.

But the public aren't buying the economic argument either - just over half of those surveyed thought more people would not help the economy.

Increasing the number of immigrants to support a tottering social welfare state of the future is one dumb idea.

[spookyturtle 9,466]

Increasing the number of immigrants to support a tottering social welfare state of the future is one dumb idea.

Congrats on the birth of your daughter.

[scandal 951]

Congrats on the birth of your daughter.

What he said.

Congrats Dave

May she grow up to be talented, charming, a delight to her parents, and a true liberal Democrat who irritates her Dad on political topics to no end