Professor Peter McDonald

Professor of Demography, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne

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Health & Medicine

Women and the slowing global population

In many countries around the world, birth rates are slowing to a more sustainable level. And it’s women that are the driving force behind the change

Health & Medicine

How does Australia manage population growth?

Despite political commentary, Australia’s population policy is about right when it comes to managing ageing, immigration, economic development and the cities and regions

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