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1	Worker scam report The Age 9/10/2009	164
2	Migration causing traffic problems: MP: October 16, 2009 The last immigration minister in the former coalition government (from 30 Jan. 2007- 3 December 2007) Kevin Andrews, has woken up and realised that there are impacts that Australia's sharp increase in migration intake is having!	160
3	Immigration Policy in Free Societies: Are There Principles Involved or Is It All Politics? By Vernon M. Briggs Jr. November 2009 Backgrounders and Reports	65
4	Migration numbers at record high The Bureau of Statistics reports that Australia's population growth rose to another record level in the year to June, with preliminary figures showing the country grew by 443,139 or 2.07 per cent. TIM COLEBATCH December 4, 2009 theage.com.au	105
5	Bounded plains to share Sustainable use of resources casts population growth in an entirely new light. Shaun Carney National Times	93
6	As immigration loses its appeal, we must train more workers Tom Colebatch theage.com.au November 10, 2009	102
7	Australia suspends adoptions from Ethiopia ABC News Posted Mon Dec 28, 2009 7:00am AEDT	56
8	Housing shortage nearing a crisis AUSTRALIA'S housing undersupply is at risk of becoming an entrenched economic and social problem, according to BIS Shrapnel senior economist Jason Anderson. Turi Condon, Property editor From: The Australian January 18, 2010 12:00AM	71
9	Don't believe the media hype: racism is often a two-way street AKASH ARORA June 2, 2009 theage.com.au The National Times	32
10	Queensland to draw up migration plan to curb population THE Bligh Government is set to draw up a migration plan for the state that could act as a brake on southeast Queensland's rampant population growth while ensuring regional centres receive a steady supply of skilled workers. Courier Mail, Craig Johnstone February 21 2010	15
11	The mounting cost of Spain's new illegal underclass Spanish visa rules often deny renewal requests if migrants become unemployed and fail to make sufficient social security payments. So a side-effect of the economic contraction that has continued for seven straight quarters has been the growth of an illegal underclass. Reuters, Jason Webb 22-02-2010	9
12	A Profile of Immigrant Populations in the 21st Century: Data from OECD Countries This publication presents some of the most comprehensive information currently available on the origin and structural characteristics of the immigrant population in OECD countries.	13
13	The looming crisis of the health workforce: How can OECD countries respond? (OECD, 2008) OECD countries face a challenge in responding to the growing demand for doctors and nurses over the next 20 years. This challenge arises in a world which is already characterised by significant international migration of health workers, both across OECD countries and between some developing countries and the OECD area.	9
14	International Migration: The Human Face of Globalisation Almost 3% of the world’s population – or about 190 million people – live outside the land of their birth. These migrants bring energy, entrepreneurship and fresh ideas to our societies. But there are downsides, too: Young migrants who fail in education, adults who don’t find work and, of course, unregulated migration. Such challenges make migration a political lightning rod. But how can we move beyond the noise of debate to get to the facts?	10
15	China's Rural Population To Halve In 30 Years: Economist BEIJING, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- China's rural population will shrink from the current 900 million to 400 million in 30 years, a top Chinese rural economist estimated, Xinhua reported Wednesday.	3
16	Swiss Population Growth Slowed in 2009 as Immigration Eased Feb. 25 (Bloomberg) -- Switzerland’s population growth slowed in 2009 as the economic crisis discouraged foreign job- seekers from coming to the country.	3

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For too long have we supposed that technology would solve the "population problem." It won't. I first became fully aware of this hard truth when I wrote my essay "The Tragedy of the commons," ... Never have I found anything so difficult to work into shape. I wrote at least seven significantly different versions before resting content with this one, ... . It was obvious that the internal resistance to what I found myself saying was terrific. As a scientist I wanted to find a scientific solution; but reason inexorably led me to conclude that the population problem could not possibly be solved without repudiating certain ethical beliefs and altering some of the political and economic arrangements of contemporary society. Garrett Hardin: Preface of "Exploring New Ethics for Survival" (1972)

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - MELBOURNE 2010

DATE- MARCH 20^th 2010 at 2.00 p.m.

VENUE

University of Melbourne

Trinity College Royal Parade Parkville

Evan Burge Building

Buzzard lecture Theatre

Enter Gate A (next to Janet Clarke Hall)

Guest speaker:

Dr Bob Birrell, Reader in Sociology at Monash University.

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Media Release - SEQ Water Strategy - 10 Feb.

South East Queensland Water Strategy reveals SEQ population growth is unsustainable

High energy consuming desalination plants underpinning future water security for South East Queensland shows that the region’s population growth is unsustainable, say environmentalists.

“Detailed planning for desalination facilities at Lytton and Marcoola will commence in 2010, however, a desalination plant at Lytton shows a total disregard for the Moreton Bay Marine Park and its internationally listed values,” said Mr Simon Baltais, Vice President of the South East Queensland Branch of Sustainable Population Australia. Read On. ..

Discover biodiversity - every day

Biodiversity is the backbone of all life on earth, and its conservation lies at the very core of IUCN’s work. ‘Species of the Day’ has been launched as part of IUCN’s involvement in the International Year of Biodiversity.

With mounting scientific evidence of a serious extinction crisis, it’s time to take action. “The latest analysis of the IUCN Red List shows the 2010 target to reduce biodiversity loss will not be met,” says Jane Smart, Director of IUCN’s Biodiversity Conservation Group. “It’s time for governments to get serious about saving species and make sure it’s high on their agendas for next year, as we’re rapidly running out of time.”

Each day of 2010 will see a different species featured on the IUCN website, with information on the threats it faces. The 365 species selected represent the entire range of taxonomic groups and cover all regions. We have started by featuring some better known species, including the Polar Bear and will move on to cover plants, fungi, invertebrates and more. Both charismatic and obscure species will be featured, providing an insight into the astonishing level of biodiversity that exists.

If you would like to access the archived list of species go to www.iucnredlist.org/species-of-the-day/archives